Episode 14: Medical Marijuana: Part 1

Episode 14: Medical Marijuana: Part 1
Canada has the second largest consumption of cannabis world wide. While many people are using medical marijuana to manage various ailments, it’s use has only been approved for 3 conditions, those conditions being chemotherapy induced nausea/vomiting (CINV), neuropathic pain and pain at the end-of life, and spasticity associated with spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis (MS). The next 3 episodes will explore the rules and responsibilities of clinicians regarding medical marijuana, different forms of cannabinoids and recommendations on a harm reduction approach.