17SW17 - Panel: Cannabis as an Alternative to Opioids, Benzodiazepines, NSAIDs and other Drugs Format:Audio Differential Treatment of Depression and

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17SW17 - Panel: Cannabis as an Alternative to Opioids, Benzodiazepines, NSAIDs and other Drugs Format:Audio Differential Treatment of Depression andPanelists: Paul Bergner, Jonathan Treasure and Kenneth Proefrock. While these drugs can have unintended side effects, the use of Cannabis as a substitute should be carefully evaluated for efficacy, adverse reactions and best use for either weaning patients from a drug or using it in conjunction to reduce drug dosage and negative effects. In a fair comparison, Cannabis may be better, but a user may also develop tolerance, loss of effect, and side