Marijuana

Overview

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Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

2 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is frequently sought after by patients for the management of various conditions. The primary medical indications of marijuana are to relieve symptoms rather than cure underlying diseases. Conversely, many clinicians hesitate to prescribe marijuana due to the limited availability of clinical trials and a lack of awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits associated with the substance. Marijuana comprises over 400 compounds, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, and cannabinoids. Among these, cannabinoids are the active ingredients that exhibit individual interactive effects that collectively contribute to marijuana's overall impact. 

FDA-approved analogs of marijuana include cannabidiol (CBD), dronabinol, and nabilone. Medical marijuana lacks approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating any medical condition. Nevertheless, cannabidiol marks a notable exception as the first FDA-approved drug containing a purified substance derived from marijuana. The primary cannabinoid in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is responsible for the psychoactive effects sought by recreational users and the therapeutic effects of the drug. Although ongoing research continues to elucidate the mechanism of action, it is established that the brain and peripheral tissues harbor widespread cannabinoid receptors forming the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system regulates metabolism, appetite, blood pressure, glycemic control, immune response, and sense of reward. This activity reviews the current indications, administration, and contraindications for medical marijuana, providing the interprofessional healthcare team with the necessary skills to care for patients who use or are considering using marijuana to alleviate their symptoms.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the diverse compounds in marijuana, including cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenoids, to enhance understanding of its composition.

  • Implement appropriate administration methods for medical marijuana, including oral, sublingual, topical, or inhaled routes, based on patient preferences and medical indications.

  • Assess patients for potential contraindications and monitor for adverse effects, using an evidence-based approach to ensure safe medical marijuana use.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care, considering potential drug interactions and coordinating treatment plans.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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