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Why Is Healthcare So Slow to Adopt Cannabis as Medicine ?
Legal dispensaries can only carry cannabis products available in their state , and therefore are dependent on cultivation and manufacturing within their market . In some markets , medical cannabis products can be hard to find and become unavailable at any time for various reasons . The Western healthcare model relies on consistent product availability , which is not always the case in cannabis .
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Additionally , many products are not designed around a medical patient because the healthcare system has not been involved . Not many medical professionals would prescribe a sugary soda or chocolate bar as a medicine to take regularly . The increasing THC content of products within the market is also a concern and risk for the medical community because there is little to no research on the impact of consistent use of high THC long term .
However , it is fascinating to consider all the different healthcare providers currently getting questions as the cannabis market grows . Because we do not teach cannabis in the healthcare professions , we have a large workforce to begin educating . The lack of education on the endocannabinoid system and the benefits of cannabis has hindered our medical community from genuinely embracing this plant-based medicine ’ s benefits . It ’ s time for change .
1 . Hudak J . Marijuana : A Short History . Brookings Institution Press ; 2020 . Chapter 2 : Early Regulation and a New ( Drug ) Deal .
Darcey Trescone , RN , BSN has worked in the healthcare industry for over 25 years , focusing on regulatory compliance , technology , operations , and strategic growth for organizations across the U . S . She has held senior executive positions within national consulting firms and international healthcare companies . As a home care and hospice nurse by trade , Trescone has a passion and love for this industry and works hard to ensure medical cannabis products and medical cannabis programs meet regulatory requirements for the safety of patients and the companies involved . As Co-Founder of Kintsugi solutions , a cannabis consulting and compliance firm , she works closely with healthcare and medical cannabis markets across the U . S ., focusing on regulatory compliance , operational processes , and strategic initiatives to drive quality services and consumer safety .