Education & Research: Lectures
Lecture 23 Physiological and Psychological Effects of CBD and Cannabis
In this lecture I describe the physiological and psychological effects of using cannabis. I spend a little time discussing legalization with some discussion of the regulatory issues surrounding marijuana, hemp and CBD products. I finish by discussing the evidence in favor of using CBD to treat anxiety and chronic pain and inflammation.
Lecture 22 Introduction the Pharmacology of Cannabis
In this lecture I focus on the pharmacology of cannabis, THC and CBD. In particular I highlight some important differences in edible versus inhaled THC, and the differential effects of CBD and THC on receptors. I also discuss the unique nature of endocannabinoids on the process of neural transmission.