The use of cannabis in medical fields is evolving. Palliative care and symptom management are common uses for cannabis. But more Americans are attempting to self-medicate, instead of consulting with professionals. Meanwhile, American Addiction Centers reports that in 2020, approximately 14.2 million people aged 12 or older met the diagnostic criteria for a cannabis use disorder. The old idea that you can’t get addicted to marijuana is not accurate. Guest host Eric Logan leads a discussion about these issues and invites listener questions. In studio:

•Paul M. Vermilion, M.D., assistant professor in the Departments of Medicine, Palliative Care; Neurology and Child Neurology; and Pediatrics and Pediatric Palliative Care at the University of Rochester Medical Center
•Aditya Varambally, D.O., family medicine and addiction medicine specialist at the Evelyn Brandon Mental Health Center

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