The fact that marijuana use is legal in 25 states and District of Columbia creates an interesting dichotomy for physicians, insurers, employers and users as they traverse the sea of state regulations.
Marijuana (also known as cannabis or THC) is still considered a Schedule 1 (Class 1) drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Class 1 drugs are illegal because of their potential for abuse, and include substances such as heroin, LSD and ecstasy.
At the 71st Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando, Florida, Donald Bucklin, M.D., medical review officer for U.S. Healthworks, provided an overview of medical uses for marijuana and dispelled some commonly held beliefs about it.
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Patricia L. Harman
Patricia L. Harman is the editor-in-chief of Claims magazine, a contributing editor to PropertyCasualty360.com, and chairs the annual America's Claims Event (ACE), which focuses on providing claims professionals with cutting-edge education and networking opportunities. She covers auto, property & casualty, workers' compensation, fraud, risk and cybersecurity, and is a frequent speaker at insurance industry events. Contact her at [email protected]
