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The Society of Cannabis Clinicians keeps you up-to-date on cannabis in clinical practice, industry trends, and policy critiques.
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Sex, Intimacy, and Cannabis
Sarah Mann, MD separates myth and conjecture from what is known (and unknown) about cannabis and sex.
The Endocannabinoid System of Animals
This review paper by Dr. Robert Silver gives an overview of the ECS in animals and highlights it as a topic of interest for emerging therapeutics.
Combining Cannabis With Other Herbs
Does cannabis have synergy with other plants? James Brent, DDS reviews the literature.
Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients
An Israeli study identifies associations between the use of cannabinoids and terpenes for symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Response to UK Medical Cannabis Guidelines
Physicians from the UK give their critiques of recent medical cannabis regulations, noting the narrow window of qualifying conditions that do not include chronic pain, as well as advocating for the use of lower-cost, whole-plant flowers for patients.
The Impact of Medical Cannabis on Intermittent and Chronic Opioid Users with Back Pain: How Cannabis Diminished Prescription Opioid Usage
A long-term observational study found cannabis worked as an alternative to prescription opioids in over half of patients with low back pain and an be an adjunct therapy to diminish chronic opioid use for some people.
Report from House of Representatives Hearing “Cannabis Policy – For The New Decade”
Dr. Patricia Frye summarizes a cannabis policy hearing at the House of Representatives. Dr. Frye saw strong bipartisan support for decreasing the barriers to research on cannabis medicine.
Update on the Vape Pen Crisis: Considerations for Healthcare Professionals
The SCC sent a poll to its membership to gauge how those within the organization were approaching the vape pen issue and EVALI. Learn more about their recommendations and considerations.
IACM 2019 Highlights: Defending Doctors’ Rights Across the Globe
The 2019 IACM conference in Berlin highlighted talks from the top professionals in the field of cannabis science. Christine Milentis reports on the history of cannabis for medical use and the rights of doctors across the globe to prescribe it.
Changing My Specialty
Dr. Sarah Mann tells the tale of one of her patients who inspired the shift towards a cannabis integrated practice.