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Diana Martinez, M.D.
Publications of Diana Martinez, M.D.
Medicinal Cannabis and the Psychiatric Patient: Clinical Harm vs Novel Treatment – Interview
0.50 CMEs
In this interview, Dr. Diana Martinez addresses common clinical concerns regarding the use of cannabis among patients with psychiatric disorders. She discusses current research on the use of cannabis for various conditions, such as pain, depressive and anxiety disorders, and residual symptoms of schizophrenia, among others. Finally, she highlights the importance of discussing with patients health risks associated with cannabis use.
Medicinal Cannabis and the Psychiatric Patient: Clinical Harm vs Novel Treatment
0.75 CMEs
In this presentation, Dr. Diana Martinez discusses the impact of cannabis use among young adults and explores the evidence for the use of medicinal cannabis among patients with psychiatric disorders. The different forms of cannabis are discussed in terms of their therapeutic and side effects, allowing clinicians to weigh the risk—benefit ratio of cannabis use for patients.