Marijuana
A poll of nearly 600 EMS1 readers found that a stunning majority are in favor of providers being able to use medical marijuana if their state allows
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss some of the top news from across the industry and offer their unique perspective on upcoming legislation, provider rights and more
In this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts welcome attorney David C. Holland to talk from a legal perspective about the use of medical marijuana by public safety members
Los Angeles Fire Department crewmembers evaluated the children and transported five to a hospital
Among reported cases, over half of the children were toddlers; symptoms include drowsiness, breathing problems, fast heart rate and vomiting
Scott Martin, an Air Force veteran who worked at the Buffalo Fire Department for 12 years, said he uses cannabis to treat PTSD and pain
Austin leaders are considering rule changes after a Texas law approved low-THC products to treat PTSD
Levi Coleman’s lawsuit claims that the Ogden Fire Department and the city violated the Utah Medical Cannabis Act
“We’re about 80 paramedics down,” said Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie, who hopes the change helps with staffing
The former Buffalo firefighter-EMT says he was fired under an outdated collective bargaining agreement
The 911 operator and EMT says he was placed on limited duty after being prescribed medical marijuana for Crohn’s disease
The new policy outlines circumstances that require drug and alcohol testing for volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders
A student allegedly brought marshmallow marijuana edibles to school and distributed them to fellow students
Since legalizing and selling marijuana last November, state emergency rooms have seen dozens of children who have ingested edibles
Our co-hosts continue their discussion with EMS1 columnist and defense attorney David Givot on the impact medical marijuana has in EMS
Our co-hosts discuss the pros and cons of industry personnel using medical marijuana to work through issues of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress
Pain management specialist Dr. Michelle Weiner said medical marijuana is a “great alternative for a lot of people suffering with pain”
About two months ago, Pennsylvania became the first state to approve medical marijuana as a treatment for opioid use disorder
Our co-hosts respond to a listener’s email regarding where medical marijuana fits into public safety, especially EMS
Two studies suggest that some people in states with medical marijuana dispensaries avoid using opioids as a way to treat chronic pain
A recent study concludes it will take a combination of medical cannabis and prescription drug monitoring programs to decrease opioid overdoses
Students reported symptoms of fast heart rate, dizziness and dry mouth; 11 remain hospitalized
Types and frequency of traumatic injury secondary to marijuana intoxication described at EMS World Expo World Trauma Symposium
Some overdoses were treated with naloxone
Edible marijuana products were responsible for more than half of all exposure cases studied
An ambulance was called to the scene, where the man was transported to the ICU
Houston Fire Dept. transported users who were in altered state because of the illegal, synthetic drug and mid-afternoon heat
