HIIMR Lecture April 21: Psychoactive Substances and Mental Distress
April 7, 2014
Cannabinoid Medical Science and Political Ecology:
Psychoactive Substances and Mental Distress
April 21 5:30-7:00 p.m.
BSS 162, Native Forum Room
There is little information available describing the health-related quality of life of medical cannabis users. This presentation provides a portrait of chronic pain management in medical cannabis-using patients as well as their mental distress levels related to being targeted by drug law enforcement. Drawing on research conducted in Washington State, a political ecology of health framework is presented which can help inform our understanding of other contraband psychoactive biota of social and therapeutic import.