University of Colorado Boulder

Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

University of Colorado Boulder

Cannabis, Mental Health, and Brain Disorders

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

Kent Hutchison

Instructor: Kent Hutchison

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

165 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Learn how cannabis may influence four different anxiety disorders (panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, PTSD).

  • Learn the research on cannabis for major depression and schizophrenia.

  • Learn the research on cannabis for multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury.

  • Learn the research on cannabis for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will learn about the key features of anxiety disorders and PTSD. We will discuss the epidemiology and etiology of these disorders, as well as the current treatments used to treat these disorders. Lastly, we will evaluate the literature on cannabis for treating anxiety and PTSD.

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8 videos12 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will learn about the key features of depression and schizophrenia. We will discuss the etiology and risk factors for these disorders, as well as the common treatments used to treat them. Lastly, we will evaluate the research on the effects of cannabis on these disorders.

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8 videos11 readings1 assignment

In this module, we will learn about the key features of multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. We will discuss the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions, as well as the current treatments used to treat them. Lastly, we will evaluate the research on the effects of cannabis on these disorders.

What's included

7 videos12 readings1 assignment1 peer review

In this module, we will learn about the key features of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease. We will discuss the etiology and risk factors for these diseases, as well as the common treatments used. Lastly, we will cover how cannabis may influence these diseases.

What's included

8 videos8 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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Kent Hutchison
University of Colorado Boulder
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