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Study highlights pros, cons of medical marijuana as its future in Tennessee remains unknown
WHY IT MATTERS: Tennessee patients currently relying on underground or out-of-state cannabis access could gain safer, physician-supervised options if the state moves forward with a regulated medical program, but the timeline and qualifying conditions will determine whether that access is meaningful or symbolic. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: Medical cannabis legislation in Tennessee sits at a crossroads shaped by shifting federal signals and state-level political calculus, with Republican lawmakers now signaling openness to reform after years of resistance. The clinical evidence base for medical cannabis covers a meaningful range of conditions including chronic pain, nausea from chemotherapy, and certain neurological disorders, though the research remains uneven across indications and product types.
Cannabis Dosing After 70
[no_toc] Cannabis Dosing for Seniors: 70+ Predictability over potency. A fall-aware, medication-aware framework for starting cannabis after 70 without turning a therapeutic plan into a surprise. Schedule Senior and aging care Educational...
Op-Ed: Cannabis Policy Needs Pharmacists | Pharmacy Times
WHY IT MATTERS: If pharmacists become part of the cannabis care team, patients would benefit from professional drug interaction checks, standardized dosing advice, and a layer of safety oversight that most dispensaries currently cannot provide. CLINICAL OVERVIEW: The role of pharmacists in cannabis care remains largely absent despite cannabis being one of the most widely used therapeutic agents in the country, creating a significant gap in patient safety, drug interaction screening, and dosing guidance. Integrating pharmacists into cannabis dispensing and oversight could dramatically improve outcomes by ensuring patients receive the same level of professional medication management they expect from every other prescription.
Cannabis Interactions with Drugs and Clinical Considerations
Cannabis Interactions with Drugs and Clinical Considerations Cannabis use has become more prevalent in recent years. With increasing legalization of cannabis, it is crucial for both medical and recreational users to be...