Introduction to Medical Cannabis
State of Medical Cannabis Today
Ease of Access to Medical Marijuana
Positive Perception and Legalization of Cannabis
Unspoken Truths and Side Effects
Synthetic THC: Dronabinol
Lack of Medical Regulation and Prescription
Concerns about Medical Records and Physician Relationship
Contaminated and Poorly Regulated Cannabis
Trust in the Cannabis System
Regulation and Medicinal Properties
Impact of Cannabis Legalization in Colorado
Public Perception and Media Influence
CBD vs. THC and Product Labeling
Routes of Administration and Onset of Effects
Tragic Consequences of Misjudging Dosage
Debate on Cannabis as a Gateway Drug
Comparing Cannabis with Other Substances
Impact of Cannabis Use on Adolescent Brain Development
Evolution of Cannabis Products and Potency
Global Research and Schizophrenia Risk
Motivation Behind Advocacy Against Cannabis
Impact of Marijuana on Opioid Crisis
Patients' Use of Marijuana for Pain
Correlation between Marijuana and Opioid Crisis
Marijuana in Drug Overdoses
Goals and Objectives
Risks and Perception of Harm
Product Integrity and Safety Concerns
Issues with Product Integrity and Supervision
Delta-8 THC and Hemp THC
Repealing of Delta-8 and Isomers
Synthetic Cannabinoids and Safety Risks
Unintended Consequences of Marijuana Legalization
Impact on Community Awareness and Understanding
Medical Organizations' Position on Marijuana
Physician Approval and Recommendation of Medical Cannabis
Concerns about Medical Cannabis Recommendations
Lack of Education for Doctors
Covert and Insidious Nature of Marijuana
Rising Usage and Public Health Concerns
Educational Programs and Medical Schools
Addiction for Profit and Societal Costs
Costs and Regulation of Marijuana
Issues in the Cannabis Industry
Concluding Discussion and Future Plans
The International Academy and Cannabis Research
Expansion of Cannabis Programs
Message to Pot Smokers
Risks of Chronic Cannabis Use
Addictive Potential of Cannabis
Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome
Effects of Cannabis on Health
Educational Role of a Physician