Pediatric Cannabis Care: Talking to Kids & Clinical Realities
We openly educate children about prescription medications and alcohol, so why is medical cannabis still whispered about? Dr. Benjamin Caplan provides an honest, clinical perspective on pediatric cannabinoid medicine and family conversations.
Talking to Kids About Cannabis: De-Stigmatizing Plant Medicine
Why are we whispering about weed while openly discussing alcohol and pharmaceuticals? Dr. Caplan offers guidance on age-appropriate, evidence-based conversations about cannabis.
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Explaining cannabis to children as a legitimate botanical medicine removes fear and fosters healthy, responsible understanding. Read more on our pediatric cannabis specialty page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medical conditions qualify children for cannabis therapy?
Common qualifying pediatric conditions include severe refractory epilepsy, intractable seizure disorders, severe autism with self-harm, pediatric oncology nausea, and spastic cerebral palsy.
Do pediatric patients get high from medical cannabis?
No. Pediatric regimens utilize non-intoxicating high-CBD or CBDA formulations with micro-quantities of THC specifically calculated to avoid cognitive intoxication.
How should parents talk to children about medical cannabis?
Treat cannabis exactly like any other prescription medicine: explain that it is plant-based medicine prescribed by a doctor for specific health symptoms, and not for recreational use.
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