Session Information
2013 Midyear Clinical Meeting
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Marijuana: Is it Real Medication or Just Recreation?
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 234-L01
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Location:
Valencia W415 D, Level 4
PRESENTER(S):
Laura Borgelt
Lawrence Cohen
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Dr. Laura Borgelt, PharmD, BCPS, Associate Professor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
- Compare and contrast regulatory issues and criminal law for use of marijuana in various states.
- Describe the therapeutic effects and potential drug interactions of marijuana.
- Discuss opiate use when marijuana is consumed.
- Identify adverse effects of marijuana and consumer safety issues that should be addressed when using it.
- Review various dosage forms of marijuana and the pharmacodynamic impact for each type of product.
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