PCN 501 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

In many states marijuana is now legal for certain medical purposes. Identify some clinical issues that may now present themselves as a result of this. What if you have a client who is addicted to alcohol and narcotics, who is also using marijuana to help with chronic pain? How might you address this situation?

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Clinical issues associated with legalization of marijuana

Introduction

The legalization of marijuana has been controversial, but it’s here to stay. In fact, more states are considering legalizing recreational use than ever before. As more people engage in this activity, they are exposing themselves to risks that they may not have considered before.

Driving under the influence

Driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal. The effects of marijuana on a person’s ability to drive can be different from one person to another, so it’s important for drivers to know how their impairment will affect them.

Marijuana affects concentration, reaction time, coordination and judgment—all of which are essential for safe driving. Some people can smoke a joint and drive fine while others find themselves unable to focus on their surroundings or make decisions about safety in timely manner (like changing lanes).

Accidental ingestion by children.

The most common way that children can get into marijuana is by eating it. Marijuana edibles, which are normally intended for adults to consume, are becoming increasingly popular among young people and children because they are easy to come by and easy to make at home. While these products do not always contain enough THC (the psychoactive ingredient) or any other chemicals that would cause adverse effects on the body if ingested in large enough quantities, they can still lead to accidental poisoning and death if ingested by an unsuspecting child who doesn’t realize what he or she has eaten until too late.

In addition to being easily accessible, edibles are also appealing because they taste good—and therefore appealing—to children; however this does not mean that all forms of marijuana will be safe for your little ones! If you’re worried about this happening in your home with one member of your family’s favorite snacks on hand then there are some things you should keep in mind before deciding which kind(s) might be best:

Pregnancy and lactation with respect to the newborn.

Pregnancy and lactation with respect to the newborn.

It is unknown whether marijuana can be transferred to the baby through breast milk, but it is known that cannabis can affect a mother’s ability to breastfeed. It also has unknown effects on fetal development and growth, so it may be harmful or protective depending on what dose was used during pregnancy and how much was consumed after birth. The same applies for fathers who smoke marijuana during pregnancy; their offspring may also suffer from various health problems such as premature birth or low birth weight (less than 2 pounds).

Toxicology reports for workplace accidents

In addition to the health implications of smoking marijuana, there are also issues related to using it in an occupational setting. Marijuana remains in your body for about 30 days after you stop using it; therefore, a toxicology report can be used to determine if someone was impaired at work. The amount of time that cannabis stays in your system depends on many factors including how often you smoke and what kind of activity you do after smoking (e.g., exercising).

Cannabis use has been linked with certain types of injury at work such as burns from hot surfaces or falls due to dizziness or lack of balance when walking around fast on uneven ground (1). In addition, some studies have shown that drivers who test positive for cannabinoids were more likely than other drivers engaged in similar activities such as driving solo through busy streets during peak traffic hours (2).

We’re seeing more cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare but often life-threatening condition that can occur in people who use cannabis. It’s not clear how many people experience CHS, but it seems to be most common among pregnant women and those who smoke marijuana regularly.

Symptoms of CHS include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and a hot shower or bath relieves symptoms. If you have any of these symptoms while using marijuana—and especially if you’ve recently stopped using it—contact your doctor right away so he or she can rule out other causes for the symptoms you’re experiencing.

A new issue we’re seeing is bronchitis.

As we’ve mentioned, smoking marijuana can be unhealthy. The smoke from cannabis is not just irritating to the lungs, but also causes bronchitis, lung cancer and other respiratory problems.

There are a lot of people who smoke marijuana and don’t have any problems at all. But there are some people who do get sick or even die from smoking too much weed (like when someone smokes an entire pack of cigarettes in one sitting).

Recreational use of marijuana poses risks to users.

The risks of marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that can be addictive. Its effects on the developing fetus and newborn vary, but some studies have found evidence to suggest that babies born to mothers who used marijuana during pregnancy have poorer motor skills and are at an increased risk for speech problems than those whose mothers did not use it. Marijuana may also affect a baby’s growth rate, causing him or her to be smaller than normal (this may explain why some people think smoking weed changes their appearance). While there are no studies on the long-term effects of marijuana use during pregnancy, it’s likely that these issues will continue into adulthood as well as contribute to other health problems such as depression or anxiety later in life

Conclusion

The legalization of marijuana is still in its early stages, but we’re already seeing changes in the way it’s used. People are becoming aware of these risks, and they’re moving toward safer practices. With more research on the topic, we hope to see even more positive outcomes from this new trend!