Answer of the Day

Yes. Results of a prospective, randomized, single blinded study, regular marijuana users showed that higher doses of propofol were needed to achieve loss of consciousness, adequate jaw relaxation and depression of airway reflexes for insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA).

Yes. THC may cause platlets to adhere to one another, increasing a ptient’s risk of myocardial infarction and/or stroke.

Yes. Statins and cannabinoids are metabolized by the same liver enzymes. The co-administration of cannabinoids and statins can lead to a decrease in statin metabolism. As a result, the potency of the statins may increase, and lead to a hypotension.

Yes. In addition to 2 airports in Chicago, Mc Carran International Airport in Las Vegas and the Colorado Springs Airport have installed amnesty boxes for passengers who need to surrender their marijuana before boarding a flight.

Yes, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut and Georgia State University. The researchers found that [medical marijuana laws] cause an increase in sexual activity. Of note, the study also determined that there’s a decrease in the use of contraceptives and an increase in the number of births following the enactment of medical cannabis policies. This study was published in the Journal of Health Economics.