Do We Have Structure, Process and Outcomes to Support Cannabis as Supportive Therapy in Cancer?

Am J Hosp Palliat Care

Supportive and Palliative Care Division, 12367McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Published: March 2023

Cannabis is becoming more popular and more available in the United States. It has been approved for use by multiple states for various conditions and several states now allow recreational cannabis. We explore the structure of cannabis distribution, the process of acquisition, outcomes, and the safety of cannabis in the United States.

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