What all physicians need to know about cannabis legalization

It's October 17, 2018.On this historic day Dr. David Gratzer hits the ground running in his new podcast series as he and his guest, Dr. Jonathan Bertram, discuss Canada’s new cannabis policy. By the end of this short and intimate discussion you’ll quickly learn what you need to know to screen, assess and treat cannabis intoxication. You'll also get valuable insight into dealing with new or existing patients thinking about cannabis as a treatment method.Dr. Bertram is an Addictions Medicine Physician at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) with a special interest in First Nations Outreach & Older Adults population in the context of Pain & Addictions Treatment.This episode covers the following:How acute cannabis intoxication presentsThe importance of taking a substance use historyTreating the intoxicated stateCannabis use disordersTreating patients with medical cannabisOne minute of rapid fire questionsTo hear more of this conversation on the impact of cannabis legalization, check out our bonus track Episode #1 Double Take THANKS FOR LISTENING!Quick Takes is a production of the Center for Addiction and Mental Health. You can find links to the relevant content mentioned in the show and accessible transcripts of all the episodes we produce online at CAMH.ca and on the CAMH Global Learning Academy.Follow CAMH Education on X (formerly known as Twitter) @camhEduFollow and subscribe to Reading of the Week where, every week, Dr. David Gratzer reviews research papers from the world of psychiatry.