Happy Holidays from the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists!

The Association of Cannabinoid Specialists wishes you a warm, peaceful, and merry holiday season. Let's reflect on some of the accomplishments we've made together in 2024.

5 Things Medical Students Should Know About Medical Cannabis

With 10+ years counseling patients on the use of medical cannabis, here are 5 tips I wish I had known earlier in my career.

Member Spotlight: Bria N. Brumfield, ACS Student Member

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

A: My name is Bria N. Brumfield. I am 23 years old with a Bachelors of science in Health Science from Spelman College. I am currently receiving my Master of Science in Biotechnology & Medical Cannabis Therapy while being a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, IL.

Psychedelics: A Clinical Perspective Symposium Synopsis

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists welcomed Eugene Vortsman, DO to present on Psychedelic Medicine: A Clinical Perspective.

ACS Member Spotlight: Alicia Schaal, BSN, RN, PHN, Student

Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

A: My name is Alicia Schaal, I am a health care professional, and I'm the owner and CEO of Midwest Cannabis Professionals, LLC, a medical cannabis consulting company based in Minneapolis, MN.

Opportunities for Pharmacists in the Medical Cannabis Industry

While cannabis as medicine is not new, the healthcare provider’s venture into the cannabis industry may be a new journey for many. In state medical marijuana programs doctors are the people who “recommend” cannabis (presently there is no actual prescription for cannabis).

Overview of Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Potential Uses

On July 23, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists was proud to invite ACS President and Founder Jordan Tishler, MD back to the podium as he presented on an Overview of Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Potential Uses.

Communicating Cannabis Use Before Surgery with Deondra Asike, MD

On June 18, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists was proud to host the symposium “Communicating Cannabis Use Before Surgery”, featuring Deondra Asike, MD, double board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine.  In this symposium, Dr. Asike discusses the risks associated with cannabis use before surgery.

Ask Us Anything: A Student Education Forum

On March 26, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (www.cannaspecialists.com) hosted an event in conjunction with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.  The event was career focused and used an Ask Us Anything template with questions submitted by students prior to the event.

Student Education Series: The Basics of Medical Cannabis

On January 30, 2024, the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists hosted our quarterly virtual Student Education Series.  ACS was proud to welcome Suraj Tandon, MD, FRCPC, DABIM as its speaker on the topic of Basics of Medical Cannabis.  To watch the full presentation, click here.