Mississippi hotline offers guidance on medical cannabis

As medical cannabis becomes more common in Mississippi, the Mississippi Poison Control Center has launched a new hotline to give patients and families direct access to trained specialists who can help them navigate concerns and make informed decisions about safe use, the center said in an online post.

The announcement, shared online by the center, says the hotline connects callers with health professionals trained to discuss potential exposures, medication interactions and other safety questions related to medical cannabis products.

Poison control centers traditionally provide expert consultation for possible poisoning, medication questions and accidental exposures, and are a resource for clinicians, patients and caregivers. The hotline aims to fill a growing need for reliable, evidence-based information as more Mississippians use medical cannabis under state programs.

Officials said the service is intended to reduce risk and help people make informed choices about cannabis use alongside other treatments. We will provide more information as it becomes available.