Populations in which medical cannabis should not be used |
Rheumatology patients under the age of 25 years |
Patients with allergic reactions to cannabinoid products |
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding |
Patients with a history of a psychotic illness, substance abuse disorder, previous suicide attempts, or suicidal ideation |
Populations in which medical cannabis should be used with caution |
Elderly patients |
Patients with unstable mental health disease |
Patients with a history of current moderate or severe cardiovascular or pulmonary disease |
Patients working in settings requiring high levels of concentration, optimal executive functioning, and alertness |
Patients receiving concomitant therapy with sedative-hypnotics or other psychoactive drugs |