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Can marijuana be medicine? A psychiatric perspective

Can marijuana be medicine? A psychiatric perspective

FromBack from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories


Can marijuana be medicine? A psychiatric perspective

FromBack from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Aug 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is marijuana a medicine or a coping strategy?  Is it safer than alcohol, or in some people, much more risky? Does it help anxiety or does it trigger panic symptoms? This mini-episode explores the complex landscape of "medical" marijuana and what this looks like in Colorado.LinksMJ and psychosishttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4033190/MJ as mania triggerhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25285897Adolescents and MJ-- increasing risk of developing psychosishttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25774457https://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/home/topics/addiction/cannabis-use-disorder/cannabis-induced-psychosis-in-teenagers-and-young-adults-risk-factors-detection-management/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931552/CBDhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/Dr. Hhttps://www.craigheacockmd.com
Released:
Aug 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

How do we find a way out of the darkest depths of despair? Psychiatrist Dr. Craig Heacock hosts a deep dive into powerfully moving stories of hope and healing, as well as topical explorations of psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychedelics.