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Marijuana Use - Medical, Health, and Legal Issues (II)

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Laura Borgelt, Pharm.D., BCPS - Professor, Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - talks to us about the recreational use of marijuana and its potential health consequences. Key Lessons: Cannabis (marijuana) use has increased substantially in the past decade.  Young adults are the most likely to report using marijuana in the past year or month but use among older adults (age > 65 years) is growing as well. Its important to ask patients in a non-judgmental, open-ended manner about their cannabis use including the intended purpose(s), frequency of use, and forms used. Numerous cannabis products are available. Inhaling (smoking or vaping) remains the most common method for use.  Edible products are available in a wide variety of food-like delivery systems (e.g. baked goods, candies).  Topical products are more commonly used for medical purposes. The THC concentrations found in cannabis products today are much