Potcast 223: Pediatric Medical Cannabis
I don’t have children of my own, but I certainly have a lot of littles. And I have witnessed and lived with my fair share of angsty tweens and teens addicted to vapes, video games, and smart phones. And I know so many people who were put on pharmaceutical drugs during their developmental years. And so many of them struggle with anxiety and depression as adults. And I feel strongly about the possibility of cannabinoid therapy as an optimum solution for so many of the reasons parents and pediatricians turn to pills.
Disclaimer: I’m not calling any parents bad. I know everyone is doing the best they can based on the information they have access to. So, if you have littles in your life with aggression and possible screen addiction, I created this potcast for you. It’s also for you parents exploring medical cannabis options to treat your child’s autism, cancer, epilepsy, chronic pain, and more.
We’re talking with today’s guest about the use of cannabinoids as a medical treatment for pediatric care. Dr. Ann-Marie Wong is a Miami, FL, native. She received her bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at MIT and then finished medical school at the University of Miami. Dr. Wong completed her internship and residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC. Dr. Wong moved to Beijing in 2000 to work at the Beijing United Family Hospital for several years then back to NYC to work at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Chinatown. After living in Amsterdam for a few years, she moved back to Miami where she’s worked at Pediatric Associates for the past nine years. Dr. Wong is also the #1 medical cannabis doctor at Medverde’s medical cannabis clinic.
We also discuss the Florida medical cannabis market and Dr. Wong shares firsthand experience as a pediatrician prescribing medical marijuana in the state.
‘After the Show’ Notes
Dr. Ann-Marie Wong specializes in pediatric medical cannabis, however she supports patients of all ages. Dr. Wong is available for in-person consultations in Miami, FL, or tele-health calls across the U.S.
Learn who qualifies for a medical cannabis card in Florida:
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