Cannabis and CBD

Overview

Many patients wish to use cannabis or CBD for medical purposes. However, many clinicians are uncomfortable counseling patients in this area. This session will provide a practical framework for advising patients on what conditions might benefit from this approach. In addition, specific guidance on what active ingredients are most effective for specific conditions and how to counsel patients on safely titrating dosage to optimize a therapeutic effect.

Learning Objectives

• Know the differences between THC and CBD and other cannabinoids
• Be able to distinguish which conditions have evidence for efficacy for THC and which for CBD
• Be able to counsel patients who are interested in trying these modalities