Interesting JAMA article by Emergency Physician Esther Choo regarding the likely transition of opiate use/abuse to marjiuana use/abuse. With the current nationwide epidemic of opioid abuse, dependence, and fatalities, clinicians are being asked by federal agencies and professional societies to control their prescribing of narcotic medications for pain. Federal guidelines emphasize tapering, discontinuing, and limiting… Read More
Associated Press, Michael Casey shares an interesting take on MMJ. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The growing number of patients who claim marijuana helped them drop their painkiller habit has intrigued lawmakers and emboldened advocates, who are pushing for cannabis as a treatment for the abuse of opioids and illegal narcotics like heroin, as well as… Read More
Many people talk about the safety of marijuana. This study in the February 24, 2016 issue of NEJM explores ED Visits and compares those from Colorado vs those visiting. Because Colorado is one of the few states where there is complete legalization of marijuana, there are reports of marijuana tourism. This article explores the differences… Read More
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