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The Impact of Cannabis Legislation in Health Professional Practice…
The Impact of Cannabis Legislation in Health Professional Practice
Economic and legal benefits
Impact on tax revenue
Large sales tax on cannabis
Income and jobs
Jobs at marijuana dispensaries
Investment opportunities
Stocks
Keeps out of hands of youth
Not obtaining cannabis from black market
Age restrictions on marijuana
Decrease in black market crimes
By selling through legal markets
Reduction in impaired driving
Adverse effects
Disruptions in memory
Confusion
Impaired abilities
Concentration
Attention
Reaction
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Delusions
Ataxia
Dissociative states
Adverse effects vary depending on
Amount consumed
Frequency and duration
Method of consumption
Chemical consumption
Mood and environment
Physical characteristics
Pre existing conditions
Combination with other substances
Addiction
1 in 11 become addicted
Therapeutic benefits cannabidiol
Anxiety disorders
Post traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Parkinson's disease
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Therapeutic benefits THC
Cancer chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Appetite loss and cachexia in cancer of HIV/AIDS patients
Neuropathic and chronic pain
Spasticity in multiple sclerosis
Tourette syndrome
Spinal cord injury
Crohn's disease
Glaucoma
What is cannabis
Commonly known cannabinoids
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Psychoactive source of cannabis
High/intoxication associated with cannabis use
Cannabidiol
No psychoactive effects
Counteracts adverse psychoactive effects THC
Bodily effects of cannabis
Reddening of eyes
Dry mouth and throat
Drowsiness or restlessness
Elevated heart rate
Appetite stimulant
Heightened sensory experience
Muscle relaxation
Pain relief
Altered balance and stability
Education
Schools
Assemblies
Doctor visits
Course in physical education
Community
Informational posters in cannabis dispensaries
Physicians
Education upon doctor visits
Make patients aware of own risks
Psychologists
Education on effects on certain conditions
Education on dependence