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.

Navigating the Intricacies of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Understanding the Unseen Challenges

As the utilization of cannabis transcends traditional boundaries, encompassing medical treatments, recreational indulgence, and wellness pursuits, the profound impact of THC and cannabinoids on gastrointestinal physiology is coming to light.

If You’re Prescribing Opioids, Why Prescribe Not Cannabis First?

Don’t get me wrong. I am not part of the anti-opioid crowd. My only interest is in patient well-being which, of course, led me to practice cannabinoid medicine. I firmly believe that there are patients who need opioid medication. So the question really isn’t why are you prescribing opioids, but rather why aren’t you prescribing cannabinoids first.

Casual Conversations #8 Contraindications and Medical Cannabis

Topics of this episode of Casual Conversations include contraindications of cannabis use, with focuses on specific ailments such as schizophrenia, liver disease, cardiologic and neurovascular issues, mental health, and drug-drug interactions.

Exploring the Potential of Cannabis in Treating Depression: A Scientific Perspective

This article was written by Amanda Reiman, PhD MSW, of New Frontier Data.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis, particularly in the treatment of mental health disorders like depression. 

The Veteran Experience: Pain Management, PTSD, and Cannabis

Veterans of the armed services, in the United States and around the world, have been using cannabis for pain and PTSD symptoms since at least the Vietnam War.  They have accumulated lifetimes of experience with this medication and, as a group, demonstrate the best, and worst, of what cannabis can do.

Casual Conversations #6 Cannabis Use Disorder

In this session hosted by John Malanca from the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, experts Dr. Jordan Tishler, Dr. Adam Abodeely, and Jahan Marcu, PhD, discuss cannabis use disorder (CUD).