This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate research on the effects of cannabis and discuss the associated risks of using cannabis in the context of public health and epidemiological research. Finally, you will learn about how to administer cannabis products in ways that minimize risk and maximize any potential benefits. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.
History of Medical Cannabis
History of Medical Cannabis
This course is part of Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization
Instructor: Kent Hutchison
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What you'll learn
Learn about the basic pharmacology of cannabis and how cannabinoids effect the body.
Learn about the history of cannabis cultivation and legality.
Learn about the barriers and approaches to cannabis research.
Learn about the epidemiological data on cannabis use in terms of cognition, education, and behavior.
Skills you'll gain
- Medication Administration
- Medical Science and Research
- Clinical Research
- Research Design
- Health Policy
- Public Policies
- Research
- Science and Research
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biology
- Public Health
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Pharmacology
- Substance Abuse
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Risk Analysis
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Trials
- Mental and Behavioral Health
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2019
This course was a good review of medical cannabis history and current issues in academia/research. It also offered a brief introduction to the use of medical and recreational cannabis.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2019
Excellent. Great learning experience. So much more needs to be done - we need to get cannabis out of Schedule 1!! I will be taking the next class. Thank you, Dr. Hutchison!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020
This was a brilliant introduction to the world of Medicinal Cannabis and I really enjoyed it.
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