This session will review current data on the use of cannabis in medical settings. These data will include an overview of the possible clinical benefits and adverse effects of cannabis. Topics covered will include drug-drug interactions with other medications, effects of acute and chronic cannabis on mental health and performance, and potential for abuse and dependence. Methods described will include laboratory assessments, real-world treatment tracking, and epidemiological data.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to:
Identify behavioral and pharmacological mechanisms underlying the hepatotoxic effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and how CBD impacts measures of subjective and objective performance in healthy populations.
