Utilize epidemiology, studies/statistics, and/or scientific/clinical info to support the cons of medical marijuana

Solutions

Expert Solution

Medical marijuana is a controversial topic with few towards pros of it and few towards cons.

Medical marijuana means prescribing marijuana just like other medications by the physician. But there isn't substantial data comprising the hazards or benefits of marijuana on people suffering with HIV / AIDS, or other chronic illnesses.

Also , marijuana can be grown in some places out of central regulatory control which may be contaminated by fungus which can pose a threat to immunocompromised individuals.

The psychoactive ingredient in marijuana called tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC) would be found in different concentrations according to the conditions grown which can be confusing so as to at what concentration is it therapeutic and at what level it is hazardous.

Also, it posses a threat of becoming addictive . Since it contains psychoactive component there is a higher risk of getting addictive to the marijuana. What started for treatment purpose may end up being a problem.

All these are cons of medical marijuana.

Thank you.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

Next > < Previous

Related Solutions

There are criteria provided by major sources to support clinical review/medical necessity. Investigate the sources of...

There are criteria provided by major sources to support clinical review/medical necessity. Investigate the sources of clinical review criteria and guidelines and provide information on what they provide and how they can be helpful to the case management process and your client?

A hospital has an electronic medical record system that includes physician documentation, clinical decision support for...

A hospital has an electronic medical record system that includes physician documentation, clinical decision support for every possible case when a doctor has to make a decision for the actions to be taken in a patient case to satisfy various compliance regulations and also a picture archiving information system. What features would you expect in this hospital electronic medical record system that support the safety of patients in administering drugs? Is the latter aspect of such system something that can...

Subjects