Which best describes your interest in cannabis at the moment?
A – I am curious about how using cannabis products might affect my health.
B – I am interested in cannabis for medical purposes.
C- I am a supportive CHAMP™ for access to cannabis for medical purposes.
Health Canada Consumer Information – Cannabis
Regardless of the reason you use or are considering using cannabis products, you should involve and engage with your circle of care:
#1 – Your primary care and or specialists can provide guidance on the health and safety implications of using cannabis.
10 WAYS to Reduce Risks to Your Health When Using Cannabis (cma.ca)
* Please note: These recommendations are aimed mainly at non-medical cannabis use.
#2 – Your pharmacy can provide you with additional information related to potential drug interactions as well as other harm reduction guidance.
Cannabis and Your Medications (ccsa.ca)
If intended use is medical:
#3- Your Medical Cannabis Specialist.
The CMA recommends you work with a health care practitioner with experience in cannabis for medical purposes. As well as https://www.cma.ca/cannabis
These HCPs usually provide additional support via patient educators / coordinators to assist with navigating the regulations and medical access program.
If you are passionate about supporting the access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes you can choose to participate in the CHAMP™ program (Cannabis use and your Health, And Medical use Program)
To find out more please visit our clinic or talk to a participating pharmacist via our Pharmacy Program