Disclaimer

Disclaimer

The evidence-based guidelines on the use of medical cannabis serve as a suggested use guide for those participating in the Utah medical cannabis program. These evidence-based guidelines have been vetted and approved by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in coordination with a group of recommending medical providers and researchers and in accordance with Utah Code 26B-4-243. 

These evidence-based guidelines are a summary of available peer-reviewed literature concerning potential therapeutic uses and harmful effects of cannabis and cannabinoids. With the ongoing nature of cannabis and cannabinoid research, it is not meant to be complete or comprehensive and should be used as a limited complement to other reliable sources of information. This document is not a systematic review or meta-analysis of the literature and has not rigorously evaluated the quality and weight of the available evidence. There is a lack of controlled clinical trials yielding high-level evidence of predictable therapeutic benefit for any given condition other than those for FDA-approved formulations. The evidence-based guidelines include warnings and risks related to the use of cannabis, including cannabis use disorder, potentially irreversible brain damage/mental illness, and legal liability for DUI and potential for adverse work-related consequences.

All patrons participating in the Utah medical cannabis program are advised to use the evidence-based guidelines as informational and educational. The use of medical cannabis is at one’s own risk. Medical cannabis is not a first-line therapy for most medical conditions.

The information is intended to help as far as available data allows Utah health care decision-makers, health care professionals, health systems leaders, and Utah medical cannabis patients to make well-informed decisions and thereby improve the quality of health care outcomes in patients using medical cannabis. While patients and others may access this information, the evidence-based guidelines are made available for informational purposes only, and no representations or warranties are made with respect to their fitness for any particular purpose.

The information should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or as a substitute for the application of clinical judgment in respect of the care of a particular patient or other professional judgment in any decision-making process.

Smoking cannabis is not permitted under Utah law. Any mention of smoking refers to the method of use for a particular study and is being stated for your information only. The DHHS  and the State of Utah do not promote smoking as a method of cannabis use.

The DHHS does not endorse any information, drugs, therapies, treatments, products, processes, or services. While care has been taken to ensure that the information prepared by the DHHS in this document is accurate, the DHHS does not make any guarantees to that effect. The DHHS does not guarantee and is not responsible for the quality, currency, propriety, accuracy, or reasonableness of any statements, information, or conclusions contained in any third-party materials used in preparing the evidence-based guidelines. The views and opinions of third parties published do not necessarily state or reflect those of the DHHS. The DHHS is not responsible for any errors, omissions, injury, loss, or damage arising from or relating to the use (or misuse) of any information, statements, or conclusions contained in or implied by the contents of this document or any of the source materials.

These evidence-based guidelines may contain links to third-party websites. The DHHS does not have control over the content of such sites. The DHHS does not make any guarantee with respect to any information contained on such third-party sites, and the DHHS is not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage suffered as a result of using such third-party sites. The DHHS has no responsibility for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by third-party sites.

Subject to the aforementioned limitations, the views expressed herein are those of DHHS and do not necessarily represent the views of the federal government or any third-party supplier of information. This information is prepared and intended for use in the context of Utah medical cannabis laws. The use of this information outside of Utah is done so at the user’s own risk.

This disclaimer and any questions or matters of any nature arising from or relating to the content or use (or misuse) will be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah applicable therein, and all proceedings shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Utah.

The copyright and other intellectual property rights in the evidence-based guidelines are owned by the DHHS and its licensors. Users are permitted to make copies of the evidence-based guidelines for non-commercial purposes only, provided they are not modified when reproduced and appropriate credit is given to the DHHS and its licensors.