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Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

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Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

This course is part of Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

Instructor: Kent Hutchison

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

151 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Describe the types of chronic pain and possible treatments
Identify the strengths and limitations of current treatments for chronic pain, opioid use disorder, obesity, sleep dysfunction, and cancer

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There are 4 modules in this course

This Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of chronic pain, opioid use disorder, obesity, sleep dysfunction and cancer. We'll learn about the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions, the harms/benefits of current treatments, and learn how to evaluate the literature on cannabis for these conditions. We will discuss special considerations for using cannabis for these conditions, such as dose, timing, side effects, and drug interactions. Lastly, we'll discuss how it is being used in the context of palliative care. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.

Module details

In this module, we will review the different types of chronic pain. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of pain, as well as the current treatments used to treat pain. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on chronic pain.

What's included

7 videos8 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 82 minutes

Introduction to Module4 minutes
Lecture - What is Chronic Pain?13 minutes
Interview with Beth Darnall19 minutes
Lecture - The Epidemiology of Chromic Pain11 minutes
Lecture - The Etiology of Chronic Pain13 minutes
Lecture - Current Treatments for Chronic Pain9 minutes
Lecture - Cannabis and Chronic Pain14 minutes

8 readingsTotal 71 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Lecture PDF10 minutes
NAS Report10 minutes
Chronic Pain: In Depth10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz #410 minutes

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of OUD, as well as the current treatments used to treat OUD. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on OUD.

What's included

7 videos10 readings1 assignment

7 videosTotal 87 minutes

Introduction to Module3 minutes
Lecture - What is Opioid Use Disorder?12 minutes
Lecture - Epidemiology of Opioid Use Disorder11 minutes
Lecture - The Etiology of Opioid Use Disorder12 minutes
Lecture - Traditional Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder17 minutes
Lecture - Cannabis and Opioid Use Disorder16 minutes
Interview with Ziva Cooper15 minutes

10 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Lecture PDF10 minutes
NAS Report10 minutes
What is the U.S. Opioid Epidemic?10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Understanding the Epidemic10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Opioid Abuse10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Can CBD Treat Opioid Addiction?10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz #510 minutes

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for obesity, type II diabetes, and sleep dysfunction. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of these conditions, as well as cover the research on the effects of cannabis on these conditions.

What's included

8 videos9 readings1 assignment1 peer review

8 videosTotal 92 minutes

Introduction to Module2 minutes
Lecture - Definition and Epidemiology of Obesity and Type II Diabetes12 minutes
Lecture - Current Treatments for Obesity and Type II Diabetes13 minutes
Lecture - Cannabis, Obesity, and Type II Diabetes16 minutes
Lecture - Sleep and Sleep Disorders13 minutes
Lecture - Etiology and Current Treatments for Sleep Disorders8 minutes
Lecture - Cannabis and Sleep10 minutes
Interview with Russell Bowler17 minutes

9 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Lecture PDF10 minutes
Adult Obesity Causes & Consequences10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
What is Sleep? Why is it needed?10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Insomnia10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Quiz #610 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Infographic Assignment #260 minutes

In this module, we will review the different types of cancer. We will also discuss the etiology and risk factors for cancer, as well as the common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. Lastly, it will cover the research on how cannabis may impact the symptoms of cancer.

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 81 minutes

Introduction to Module3 minutes
Lecture - Cancer Overview11 minutes
Interview with David Camidge13 minutes
Lecture - Can Cannabis Cause Cancer?11 minutes
Lecture - Studies on Cannabis Use in Patients9 minutes
Lecture - Is Cannabis Effective in Treatment of Cancer Symptoms?10 minutes
Interview with Donald Abrams25 minutes

5 readingsTotal 50 minutes

Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes
Prospective analysis of safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in large unselected population of patients with cancer10 minutes
Lecture PDF10 minutes