Medical Cannabis: A Survey for Psychiatrists

Here is another example of the widespread interest is medical cannabis.

  2013 Psychiatric Times Medical Cannabis Survey June 8, 2013 

The Haze Surrounding Medical Cannabis—A Survey for Psychiatrists

With all the attention legalized medical marijuana has been receiving, writes geriatric psychiatrist Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, it is curious that very little attention was given to this topic during the recent APA meeting in San Francisco. It was particularly ironic because during that meeting, San Francisco hosted the International Cannabis and Hemp Expo. All you needed to gain entry was $15 and a medical complaint.

Given the omission of meaningful discussion during the APA meeting—and the apparent confusion on the part of many psychiatrists about prescribing the substance and the ethical issues that it poses for many, Psychiatric Times is following up with a survey on the topic.