Medical Cannabis Use by Rheumatology Patients Following Recreational Legalization: A Prospective Observational Study of 1000 Patients in Canada.

Mary-Ann FitzcharlesEmmanouil RampakakisJohn SampalisYoram ShirMartin CohenMichael StarrWinfried Häuser

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2020)

Medical cannabis use has tripled for rheumatology patients since recreational legalization, with users being younger, not working, and having recreational cannabis experience. Concerning issues are the poor knowledge of the product being used, access via the nonmedical route, and nondisclosure to the physician.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
healthcare
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
emergency department
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
rheumatoid arthritis
juvenile idiopathic arthritis