Glossary term
Joint: A joint is a hand-rolled cannabis cigarette. It is included only because patients may meet the word in community or media conversations.
Why this term matters
Helps a medical glossary distinguish prescribed use from recreational language.
UK medical cannabis context
UK medical education copy should avoid normalising smoking as the medical route.
What not to assume
It is not an appropriate default term or recommended administration method for a medical-patient site.
Careful wording: Avoid lifestyle-style phrasing or instructions.
Related glossary terms
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Sources and review notes
This entry is educational vocabulary, not medical advice. Suitability, prescribing, product choice and monitoring belong with a qualified clinician or pharmacist.