Doc Talk Blog: Medical Cannabis Science, Advocacy, & Updates
Welcome to the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists' Doc Talk Blog, where you'll find the most up-to-date science, news, advocacy, and updates from cannabinoid specialists and other experts in the fields of cannabinoid medicine, policy, industry, education, and more.
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Why Call It Cannabis Instead of Marijuana or Another Name?
Why Call It Cannabis Instead of Marijuana or Another Name?
Cannabis by any other name would work just the same. So why should we stick with calling it cannabis?
Written by Amcs Admin
October 09, 2023 -
Student Education Series: Cannabis for Sexual Health
Student Education Series: Cannabis for Sexual Health
ACS was proud to welcome Suzanne Mulvehill of the Female Orgasm Research Institute and Jordan Tishler MD, President of ACS, as its two speakers on the topic of Cannabis for Sexual Health.
Written by Amcs Admin
September 27, 2023 -
Take a Closer Look at Cannabis Use Disorder: JAMA Study
Take a Closer Look at Cannabis Use Disorder: JAMA Study
Recently the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) posted a study entitled "Prevalence of Cannabis Use Disorder and Reasons for Use Among Adults in a US State Where Recreational Cannabis Use Is Legal".
Written by Jordan Tishler, MD
September 26, 2023 -
The World Needs Big Ideas: An Association for Cannabis Clinicians
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.
Written by Jordan Tishler, MD
September 05, 2023 -
Member Spotlight: Frederick Slezak, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, FACG
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.
Written by Amcs Admin
August 29, 2023 -
CBD RFI Response from Association of Cannabinoid Specialists
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.
Written by Jordan Tishler, MD
August 22, 2023 -
Who Needs an Association for Cannabis Professionals? Part 1
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.
Written by Jordan Tishler, MD
August 15, 2023 -
Unpacking Doctor Sanjay Gupta’s Weed 7 Episode: Part One
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.