Marijuana and CBD: Effective Treatment and Use

Course overview

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: 1. Discuss the basics of the endogenous endocannabinoid system and how exogenous cannabinoids may affect this system. 2. Relate a brief medicinal and legal history of cannabis. 3. Appraise the current state of the medical evidence for the use of medical marijuana and cannabinoids in the treatment of pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy/seizures, neurological disorders, cancer and gastrointestinal disorders. 4. Formulate a concise list of risks, adverse effects, and considerations to discuss with patients prior to cannabinoid treatment or certification. 5. Compare current federal and state laws governing the use of cannabinoids. 6. Explore future questions to be answered and research direction for the medicinal use of cannabinoids.