Patient Lifestyle

People who have never smoked marijuana could be most at risk of overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles that will soon be on store shelves across the country, warns a public health physician who says first-time users may keep noshing away while expecting a high, only to experience a racing heart, anxiety and panic attacks.

Canada’s chief public health officer is calling on health leaders to understand and address persistent stigma in the healthcare system, which she says creates barriers to equitable service and effective care for those who are most in need.