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VIDEO: Expert weighs risks, benefits of medical marijuana

Jeanette M. Tetrault, MD, FACP, discusses both the benefits of marijuana use, such as relief of chronic pain, and the risk factors, such as pulmonary complications, and what steps are necessary to gain better data regarding medical marijuana.

“One of the most feared complications of any substance use is the development of addiction, or a substance use disorder. With a high level of confidence, the available evidence confirms that regular marijuana use can, in fact, lead to addiction,” Tetrault said during a presentation.