The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently updated its medical marijuana guidelines, adding specific instructions to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for both carry-on and checked bags.Patients who use cannabis to manage chronic pain, anxiety, nausea or other qualifying conditions may travel with their medication for use at their destination.When taking medical marijuana on a flight, experts suggest separating the travel process from the treatment and waiting until arriving at the destination before using the substance.THROUGH NEW PILOT PROJECT, MEDICAL MARIJUANA COULD BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE TO SENIOR CITIZENS"For most patients, the goal isn't to use cannabis on the plane.It's making sure they have access to their medicine when they arrive," Professor Rob Mejia of the Stockton University Cannabis Studies Department, who is also author of "The Essential Cannabis Book," told Fox News Digital.Patients who use cannabis to manage chronic pain, anxiety, nausea or other qualifying conditions may travel with their medication for use at their destination.
(iStock)Using cannabis on aircraft is generally not recommended.Airlines strictly prohibit smoking and vaping, and even edible products can behave unpredictably.While some experienced consumers may use a low-dose edible before a flight to manage flight anxiety or promote sleep, Mejia said the key factor is familiarity.CANNABIS USE ENDANGERS HEART HEALTH FOR CERTAIN GROUP"An airport or airplane is not the place to test a new product or take a dose you are not accustomed to," he advised.
"What feels relaxing to an experienced consumer can easily feel overwhelming to someone with less experience."According to clinical data published by the American College of Cardiology, cannabis use significantly alters heart rhythm regulation and heightens the heart muscle's overall oxygen demand."An airport or airplane is not the place to test a new product or take a dose you are not accustomed to."When this elevated cardi...