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Self-reported marijuana use and its effects on overall approval in potential living kidney donors
Liza K. Cholin, et al.
First published: 30 June 2022https://doi.org/10.1111/ctr.14758 (https://doi.org/10.1111/ctr.14758)
Abstract
Background
Past and present substance use is an important part of the psychosocial evaluation of potential living kidney donors (LKDs). Increasing state legalizations and social acceptance of marijuana (MJ) use can create challenges for transplant centers.
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Conclusion
MJ users were often asked to complete additional steps in their evaluation before an approval decision was made, which may have led to the higher rate of donor drop out observed in this group. Further research is needed to assess the effects of MJ use on living donor candidacy, as well as any effects of MJ use on long-term donor outcomes.