MEDICAL CANNABIS

Medical Cannabis as Part of Psychiatric Care

For certain patients and qualifying conditions, medical cannabis may be considered as one component of a broader treatment plan.

At Brick Psychiatric Services, medical cannabis is approached as a clinical treatment decision—not as a stand-alone solution. Our providers consider your psychiatric history, current symptoms, previous treatments, medications, medical history, and potential risks before determining whether medical cannabis may be appropriate.

Is Medical Cannabis Right for You?

Medical cannabis is not appropriate for every patient or every psychiatric condition. A clinical evaluation is necessary to determine whether it may have a role in your treatment.

Your evaluation may include a review of:

• Current symptoms and diagnoses

• Psychiatric and medical history

• Current and previous medications

• Previous treatment response

• Potential medication interactions

• Individual risk factors and contraindications

• Treatment goals and available alternatives

When appropriate, your provider can discuss medical cannabis within the context of your overall psychiatric care and applicable New Jersey requirements.

An Integrated Approach

Mental healthcare is rarely one-size-fits-all. Depending on your needs, treatment may involve medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle interventions, interventional treatments, or a combination of approaches.

Patients receiving medical cannabis-related care at Brick Psychiatric Services continue to be evaluated from a psychiatric perspective so that treatment remains coordinated with their broader mental health needs.

Responsible, Physician-Guided Care

Our approach emphasizes appropriate patient selection, education, ongoing assessment, and responsible use.

Potential benefits and risks are discussed openly so that patients can make informed decisions about their treatment. Recommendations are based on clinical judgment and individual circumstances rather than a predetermined treatment pathway.

Request an Evaluation

If you are interested in learning whether medical cannabis may be appropriate as part of your mental health treatment, schedule an evaluation with Brick Psychiatric Services.

Eligibility and treatment recommendations are determined individually following clinical evaluation and in accordance with applicable New Jersey requirements.