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.

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