The World Needs Big Ideas: An Association for Cannabis Clinicians

In Part 1, “Who Needs a Professional Association for Cannabis Clinicians?”, I wrote about the importance of creating Association of Cannabinoid Specialists when I realized there was a big gap in patient care information for clinicians. 

Member Spotlight: Frederick Slezak, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, FACG

Welcome to ACS' member spotlight, where we shine the light on one of our members as they share their story and what led them to become a member of ACS. 

This month, we shine the spotlight on Frederick A. Slezak, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, FACG.

CBD RFI Response from Association of Cannabinoid Specialists

Recently ACS was asked to provide a response to the request for information from Congress with regard to regulation of CBD and derivatives.  The full response is available below and in pdf form here.

Who Needs an Association for Cannabis Professionals? Part 1

I’m Jordan Tishler, the founder and president of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists.  This is the story of why I founded ACS and why the world needs a place for clinicians to learn more about cannabis medicine and influence cannabis policy.

Unpacking Doctor Sanjay Gupta’s Weed 7 Episode: Part One

On Sunday evening, August 6, 2023, CNN aired Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s “Weed 7: A Senior Moment” as part of Anderson Cooper’s “The Whole Story” show. Association of Cannabinoid Specialists has asked our member experts to help “unpack” the information packed into the hour-long episode.