The symposium on policy hosted by Makenna Campbell features Dr. Jordan Tishler, a cannabinoid specialist and President of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (ACS).
Dr. Tishler covers the history and current status of cannabis regulation and its medical applications. Dr. Tishler outlines the historical context of cannabis use, the impact of the Controlled Substances Act, and the various state-level medical cannabis programs. He criticizes the current dispensing system and recommends specific federal medical cannabis policies to ensure safety, efficacy, and proper medical supervision. He also discusses the potential and challenges of federal regulation, the importance of rescheduling cannabis, and the need for physician education on the endocannabinoid system.