SOWEGA-AHEC: Cannabis and the Older Adult

Recall benefits of medical cannabis for older adults.​ Identify Georgia laws pertaining to the conditions for which a person is allowed to access medical cannabis.​ Explain how medical cannabis is legally accessed in Georgia.​ Recall information from scientific journals regarding the role medical cannabis can play in reducing dependence on opioids and antipsychotics.​ Detail information from studies on dosing and cautions about potential drug interactions and conditions a person may have that warrant not using medical cannabis.​ Describe ways physicians, nurses and staff in long-term care can support older adults who choose to use medical cannabis. ​ ​