We are so fortunate to have Dr. Raphael Mechoulam on our CannMed 2018 Advisory Board. His early contributions to cannabis research are the foundation that today’s cannabis researchers and healthcare providers use to advance the understanding this amazing plant’s medical efficacy. We had the chance to speak with Dr. Mechoulam at his laboratory in Israel about his pioneering cannabis research …
Cannabis vs. Pain: An Opioid Alternative?
For far too long, opioid-based painkillers have been the go-to treatment for chronic pain of varying types. This practice has helped lay the foundation for the opioid crisis that ravages our nation today. By now, you’ve likely heard the statistics, but they’re worth repeating. Of the approximately 20 million Americans struggling with a substance abuse disorder, nearly 2 million were …
Treating Cancer with Cannabis
Medicinal cannabis is by no means a new concept. The truth is, humans have been using cannabis as a treatment for a variety of ailments for thousands of years. According to Chinese legend, cannabis was used as early as 2700 B.C. as a treatment for a variety ailments including gout, rheumatism, and even malaria. However, using cannabis to treat cancer …
Former NFL Players Lead Panel Discussion on Medical Cannabis Use in Professional Sports
Former NFL players, Nate Jackson, Ricky Williams, Eben Britton, and Lance Johnstone will be joined by Dr. David Nathan, Dr. Perry Solomon, and moderator Jim McAlpine for a special panel discussion about medical cannabis as a viable alternative to often addictive opiates. According to an ESPN poll released in November 2016, 61% of NFL players believed painkiller use would decrease if the …
Transparency and Consistency Needed in Medicinal Cannabis
Our conference director flew to Israel to discuss a variety of medicinal cannabis topics with three of our CannMed 2017 speakers: Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, Dr. Michael Dor, and Amir Golan. Each of them has an interesting perspective on the subject. Dr. Mechoulam is a cannabis research pioneer, credited with discovering the plant’s psychoactive component, THC, and making other important discoveries. Dr. …
Could Cannabis be a Safer Pain Relief Alternative to Opioids?
Pain relief is one of the most common uses for medical cannabis. Barth Wilsey, MD, a pain medicine specialist, told WebMD that pain is the main reason people ask for a cannabis prescription, and it is commonly used to treat all types of pain, including headaches, cancer, glaucoma or nerve pain. In the video below, CannMed presenter Sara Jane Ward, Ph.D talks about the …
Dr. Bonni Goldstein Shares Her Experiences Treating Patients with Cannabis
After years of working in the specialty of Pediatric Emergency medicine, Bonni Goldstein, MD, developed an interest in the science of medical cannabis after witnessing its beneficial effects in an ill friend. Since then she has evaluated thousands of patients for use of medical cannabis. She has a special interest in treating children with intractable epilepsy, autism, and advanced cancers, …
CannMed Supports Dr. Mechoulam’s Cannabis Research
For over 35 years, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and his team at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have been discovering the power of medical cannabis and its scientific properties. As the pioneering researcher in the cannabis field, he and his team continue to make strides, advancing the understanding of cannabis and helping millions of people, worldwide. Courtagen Life Sciences and Medicinal Genomics …