The Gaping Hole in Medical Education on Cannabis
Sarah Mann, MD analyses the knowledge gap in medical schools on cannabis therapeutics and how education can empower both healthcare professionals and the patients that they serve.
This category needs to be renamed to be meaningful than “Miscellaneous” but it will do for now. Basically it’s intended for news, research, legal actions and other information about medical marijuana for the general, nonexpert audience: patients, jouralists, the curious, etc.
NICM Cannabis for Endometriosis Survey
Do you have endometriosis and use cannabis (legally prescribed or illicit) to manage your
symptoms? Researchers from Western Sydney University and the University of New South Wales are interested in finding out more about the potential use of cannabis to manage endometriosis pain.
Cannabis Medicine in Neurology
Explore this webinar featuring Dr. Ethan Russo, Dr. Paola Pineda, and Dr. Max Alzamora (of the SCC Latin American chapter) developed as an educational training program for neurologists in Peru. This expert panel presents their findings on the potential applications of cannabinoid therapy in the field of neurology. This introductory webinar created the framework for…
Cannabis in Medicine: Pain [VIDEO]
SCC Board Members discuss how cannabis can help treat and manage chronic and acute pain. Genester Wilson-King, MD, Stephen Robinson, MD, and Sherry Yafai, MD explore existing research, case reports, and identify the potential future role cannabis could play in healthcare.
Soul Lounge Primetime: Cannabis & Social Equity [VIDEO]
The adult use of cannabis has been legalized in various states in the USA. But issues surrounding social justice, social equity, and inclusion in the cannabis industry remain unclear.
Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with Cannabis Medicine
James Brent, DDS explores the deeper connection healthcare professionals can have with the cannabis plant inspired from the herbalist perspective.
Cannabis and Cancer Survey
Investigators from the Cancer Research Center would like to better understand the opinions of patients and/or their loved ones about the use of medical cannabis.
Cannabis Medicines & the World Health Organization
A video update from Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli and Michael Krawitz on the World Health Organization’s recommendations on cannabis scheduling and international cannabis law.
Cannabigerol (CBG) Survey Study
A team of cannabis researchers is investigating the use of cannabis containing the cannabinoid cannabigerol (CBG) and people’s experiences with it.
Medical cannabis and cognitive performance in middle to old adults treated for chronic pain
Authors: Sharon R Sznitman, Simon Vulfsons, David Meiri, Galit Weinstein Published in Drug and Alcohol Review September 2020 Abstract Introduction and aims: Cannabis exposure is becoming more common in older age but little is known about how it is associated with brain health in this population. This study assesses the relationship between long-term medical cannabis…
Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helper
By Matt Cascio, RN, CCFP, Compassion Fatigue Coach I’ve been a Registered Nurse (RN) for 22 years. My practice is more holistic these days, rather than in a hospital setting. At 38 years old, I became a RN after a complete career change. In 2016, I decided to accept a job in an Infusion Center…
Dr. Joel Wren’s Civil Society Statement on Cannabis to the World Health Organization
This is a statement delivered by Dr. Joel Wren from the Society of Cannabis Clinicians regarding the follow-up discussions on the recommendations of the World Health Organization on cannabis and cannabis-related substances on October 8th, 2020.