Education & Research: Videos
Keynote: Cannabis and Psychiatry The Final Frontier – Ethan Russo, MD
Science Keynote, Ethan Russo, MD presents “”Cannabis and Psychiatry The Final Frontier”” at CannMed 2022. Cannabis has been utilized throughout history to treat grief, pain, sleep disorders and even mental illness. The discovery of the endocannabinoid system and its critical role in neurotransmission and homeostasis of the limbic system and other brain areas provide a … Read more
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.
Medical Marijuana (THC and CBD) Pharmacology, Regulation, and Pharmacy Considerations
Medical Marijuana has been legalized in 33 states since 1996, but do you know what to tell your patients who use it? Don’t get burned! Attend this webinar for updates on the pharmacology, clinical applications, and regulatory status of medical marijuana and CBD. We will provide a review of CBD receptors and their physiologic effects; … Read more
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.