Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

VidCast: https://youtu.be/aoeVuKJMH8U   Doctors who regularly prescribe marijuana have some practical advice for you, and I’ll pass it on.  The Annals of Internal Medicine solicited this information and here are the pearls: AS A PAIN MED:  not the first thing to try;  if you try begin with low doses, avoid smoking it in favor of edibles and topicals; begin with CBD (cannabidiol) rather than the psychoactive THC (tetrahydrocannabinol);  choose tested compounds;  listen to your body. AS A DANGEROUS DRUG:  still a controlled substance and not covered by insurance;  not standardized;  off-limits during pregnancy and lactation; should be avoided by cardiac patients;  should be removed from dangerous drug list. #marijuana #pain #opiods #CBD #THC #pregnancy #healthnews #healthtips https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/top-medical-news/article/2019/01/08/7552735/