More states are getting on the medical marijuana bandwagon while many now even allow Recreational Use. The laws are changing every year and they seem to be moving more and more in this direction as the information continues to pile up about the benefits of this natural herb.

Twenty-eight US states and Washington DC now have laws allowing some sort of medical marijuana treatments. Nine states have legalized for even recreational use. This is obviously only go to increase.

Of course as a travel nurse or professional healthcare traveler it is important to know these things and there are plenty of web sites offering information. There are now online courses offering CEU's for individuals that will teach you:
the history of cannabis as medicine, pharmacology of cannabis and physiologic effects of phytocannabinoids, clinical practice, the endocannabinoid system

Cannabis will continue to expand in the practices of all healthcare professionals as it has been shown to have benefits for many and varied conditions. We all know the drill. Keep on learning. Things change quickly in this field and it's best to stay on top of what's happening.

Mary Crawford, HealthCare Employment Network