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  • Use of Cannabis Compounds for Health and Disease Treatment: A Science-Based Review

Speaker: Christopher Hobbs. Reviews over 250 clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of cannabis use for glaucoma, HIV/AIDs, opiate addiction,  nausea, cancer-related cachexia, muscle spasms, epilepsy, pain, autoimmune diseases and inflammation. The benefits and drawbacks of different delivery systems, different solvents for extraction and vaporizers are discussed. Clinically relevant details on the chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, are summarized.

Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)

Continuing Education for Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 pharmacy CME credits by

  • California Naturopathic Doctor's Association (CNDA)
  • Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
  • Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)
This recording has also been approved for 1.5 Pain Management  CME credits by
  • Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)

More information: CME for NDs: Southwest Conference 2018


This lecture is also included in the Medical Marijuana audio series.


Use of Cannabis Compounds for Health and Disease Treatment: A Science-Based Review

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