Daily Dose Q&A

2026-02-18

Chronic pain is consistently the most common reason for consuming medical cannabis. What percentage of chronic pain patients in states with legal cannabis programs cite pain as the reason for cannabis use?

About 30% of individuals suffering with chronic pain in states with a regulated cannabis program report using medicinal cannabis products.

Cooper, Z. D. (2025). Defining the safety and efficacy of cannabis for chronic pain: Novel approaches and reframing objectives. Annals of Internal Medicine. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-04734

2026-02-17

What does "scromiting" mean?

The term scromiting is a portmanteau of “screaming” and “vomiting” and is used to convey the severity and intensity of hyperemesis. (It is not a distinct medical condition). Scromiting is most commonly reported in patients with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).

The Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21665-cannabis-hyperemesis-syndrome?utm

2026-02-13

Cannabinoids can be administered transdermally. Compare CBD's skin permeability to that of THC's.

CBD’s skin permeability is ~ 10x greater than that of THC. Factors affecting transdermal absorption include local blood flow and skin permeability as well as other factors.

Simei, J. L. Q., Souza, J. D. R., Pedrazzi, J. F., Guimarães, F. S., Campos, A. C., Zuardi, A., Hallak, J. E. C., & Crippa, J. A. S. (2024). Research and Clinical Practice Involving the Use of Cannabis Products, with Emphasis on Cannabidiol: A Narrative Review. Pharmaceuticals, 17(12), 1644. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17121644

2026-02-12

THC and some other cannabinoids lower intra-ocular pressure (IOP). Why aren't cannabinoids typically useful for treating glaucoma?

There are a few reasons why cannabinoids aren't typically useful for treating glaucoma: 1.) They have a short duration of action (approximately 3-4 hours) 2.) Cannabinoids may lower systemic blood pressure and therefore may impair optic nerve perfusion 3.) THC has psychoactive effects which may not be well tolerated by elderly patients (a majority of glaucoma patients are elderly). Of note, "the American Glaucoma Society has stated that medical marijuana is not an acceptable treatment option for glaucoma."

Adamek, A. J., Hussein, M. A., Abdulkarim, I., Orengo-Nania, S., & Sheheitli, H. (2025). An assessment of the prevalence of cannabis use in eye clinic patients and its implications on glaucoma diagnosis and management. International Ophthalmology, 45(1), 484. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-025-03846-2 and Joshi, N., Mariam, H., & Kamath, A. (2024). Cannabinoids for the treatment of glaucoma: A review. Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 7(1), 183–192. https://doi.org/10.1159/000538482

2026-02-11

Pets may gain access to and ingest prescription medications or cannabis-derived products. What is the poison control number for animals?

The ASPCA Poison Control phone number is 1-888-426-4435. This is a national number and operates 24/7/365, but unlike the human poison hotline, consultation fees typically apply per case (often referenced around $65-$95 depending on source/plan).

ASPCA.org