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Doctors who regularly prescribe marijuana have some practical advice for you, and I’ll pass it on. The Annals of Internal Medicine solicited this information and here are the pearls:

AS A PAIN MED:

• not the first thing to try;
• if you try begin with low doses, avoid smoking it in favor of edibles and topicals;
• begin with CBD (cannabidiol) rather than the psychoactive THC (tetrahydrocannabinol);
• choose tested compounds;
• listen to your body.

AS A DANGEROUS DRUG:

• still a controlled substance and not covered by insurance;
• not standardized;
• off-limits during pregnancy and lactation;
• should be avoided by cardiac patients;
• should be removed from dangerous drug list.

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https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/top-medical-news/article/2019/01/08/7552735/