Medical Cannabis in Adult Mental Health Settings: Reconstructing One of the Most Maligned Medications in the United States

AbstractAlthough twenty-nine states in the United States of America have legalized medical cannabis, the stigma surrounding cannabis continues and few clinicians have been educated on its use and benefits. This paper presents the history of therapeutic cannabis use as well as the political perspectives and federal laws leading to ongoing stigmatization of this substance and its users. A summary of cannabis ’ therapeutic properties, and its potential use in the treatment of mental health problems is discussed.
Source: Clinical Social Work Journal - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research