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Introduction & Learning Objectives
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Curriculum
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Myth 1: “Recreational cannabis is the same as medical cannabis.”
03:12
Myth 2: “Over-the-counter CBD is a medicine.”
03:42
Myth 3: “Minor cannabinoids and terpenes don’t matter.”
01:22
Myth 4: “Medical cannabis can only be prescribed for a few conditions.”
01:01
Myth 5: “Medical cannabis is not available on the NHS”
00:58
Myth 6: “The higher the THC, the better the medicine”
01:28
Myth 7: “Cannabis causes psychosis”
00:51
Myth 8: “Medical cannabis precipitates or worsens addiction”
02:26
Myth 9: “Only certain consultants can prescribe medical cannabis”
00:54
Myth 10: “We can’t discuss medical cannabis with our NHS patients”
01:39
Myth 11: “Flowers need to have recreational names.”
01:18
Myth 12: “You can’t use medical cannabis in public”
01:25
Myth 13: “Patients must have tried two licensed medicines first”
00:45
Key Takeaways
00:29
Quiz
Protected: Myths, Questions and Challenges: Addressing Common Conversations in Medical Cannabis Prescribing (Copy 1)
  • Higher THC does not mean greater efficacy.
  • Most patients respond best to low-THC, high-CBD products, gradually titrated.
  • Starting doses:
    • THC oil: 2 mg/day (1 mg for older/frail adults)
    • Increase weekly by 1–2.5 mg to a typical range of 10–15 mg/day
    • Flos (flower): ~1 g/day on average
  • If a patient requests higher THC, clinicians should reassess the route, timing, tolerance, or product selection and discuss within the MDT if needed.
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