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Psychiatrists fear medicinal cannabis adverse events are 'tip of the iceberg' (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 3 months ago by HalfEarthMedic@slrpnk.net to c/australia@aussie.zone
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The whole article is worth reading but this caught my eye.

The Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association (AMCA) said that without suspected adverse events being published and investigated it was hard to draw conclusions about the safety of medicinal cannabis products.

If the only organisation representing cannabis prescribers is unwilling to comment on safety what does that say about the state of the industry?

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[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

If the only organisation representing cannabis prescribers is unwilling to comment on safety what does that say about the state of the industry?

I'm not sure if I'm misreading your intent here? The AMCA is literally saying "If you don't give us actual proof and studies we can't validate or disprove them". It's a very different thing to "unwilling to comment on safety"

[–] HalfEarthMedic@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

I disagree, this wording from a professional organisation is concerning. The usual standard of evidence for medication is that the companies or organisations promoting provide proof of safety.

For example ANZCA (specifically the Faculty of Pain Medicine) state

There's a lack of definitive evidence showing long-term opioid effectiveness for CNCP, and conversely, substantial evidence of potential harm. As a result, opioids should only be considered in exceptional circumstances—for example, when other treatments have failed and the pain is demonstrably responsive to opioids.

With regards to psychotropic med the RANZCP say

Medications should be part of a comprehensive care plan that emphasizes low doses, minimal number of agents, and the shortest effective duration. Explanation of risks, benefits, and off-label use must be delivered to both young patients and their guardians. Prudence and caution are essential, though when properly prescribed, these medications can significantly improve quality of life for youth with serious psychiatric conditions.

AMCA regarding the safety of cannabis say

¯_(ツ)_/¯

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

OP is apparently shocked that something that happens 0.0046% of the time isn't a huge concern...

And that's not even getting into how those "adverse reactions" includes such debilitating conditions as coughing.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

600 over three years jesus. I'm pretty sure antibiotics have 100x that

[–] HalfEarthMedic@slrpnk.net 4 points 3 months ago

Don't get me started on antibiotic overprescribing.