Calling the Cannabis Nurses Hotline
Cannabis nurses Eloise Theisen, NP and Katherine Golden, RN give an insider perspective of what it’s like to operate a free hotline aimed at educating patients and the general public on cannabis therapeutics.
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.
ICESI University Announces Free Cannabis Science Course for Members of Indigenous Communities In Colombia
ICESI University in Cali, Colombia announced that it will be hosting a free day-long course on cannabis science for indigenous communities that have been historically discriminated.
Intro to the Endocannabinoid System
Dr. Sherry Yafai of the Releaf Institute gives the basics on the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoids. By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to describe the endocannabinoid system and relevant receptors, assess the current clinical evidence for cannabinoids as a therapeutic treatment option, and as well as discussing the need for further education for healthcare providers.
Cannabis, Anxiety & Depression
Dr. Genevieve Newton outlines the preclinical and clinical research on the applications of cannabis for anxiety and depression.
Canna Talk with Frye & Wilson King: Cannabis for Women’s Health, Pregnancy & Sexual Function
In the premier debut of Canna Talk with Frye & Wilson-King, Dr. Wilson King discusses cannabis, women’s health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and sexual function.
Cannabis, Herbs & the Mind/Body Connection
James Brent, DDS outlines the mind/body connection and how cannabis and other herbs may help bring the gut and the brain into alignment.
Indicas versus sativas: A distinction without a difference
A student from Oakton Community College submitted a compelling answer to the question: what is the real difference between indicas and sativas?
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.
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
Dr. Ethan Russo, Dr. Paola Pineda, and Dr. Max Alzamora present their findings on the potential applications of cannabinoid therapy in the field of neurology.
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.