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Laura Barrett, MBA, BSN, RN, known as “Nurse Laura,” is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Clinical Director Consortium and the Owner and Operator of Ask Nurse Laura. She serves on the boards of several non-profits, including the Connor Sheffield Foundation. Nurse Laura is dedicated to educating individuals and groups about cannabis and psychedelic medicine options, whether in …
In our latest CannMed 2018 speaker interview, David Meiri provides some amazing insight into how he and his team are working to understand the specific cannabis compounds that can be used to kill cancer cells. What they have found so far is fascinating. By testing different cannabis extracts on cancer cells with specific genetic mutations, they can identify which cannabis …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
