GW Integrative Medicine6 Apr 2018

The Science and Health Effects of Medical Cannabis

What is the current state of scientific evidence and research recommendations on the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids? This podcast delves into the topic with Donald Abrams, MD, one of the world’s leading clinical researchers on medical cannabis, and Mikhail Kogan, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Associate Director of the Integrative Geriatric Fellowship, the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. An Integrative Oncologist at the University of California San Francisco Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Abrams has conducted a number of studies on medical cannabis that were sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and other private and federal agencies. He is a member of the committee that authored the 2017 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research. The report is one of the most comprehensive studies of research on the health effects of recreational and therapeutic cannabis use. It offers a rigorous review of scientific research published since 1999 about the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products – ranging from therapeutic effects to risks for certain cancers, diseases, mental health disorders, and injuries. ◘ Related Content 2017 National Academy of Sciences report on "The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence and Recommendations for Research." http://bit.ly/2H0DnJa The International Cannabinoid Research Society, (ICRS), is a source for impartial information on cannabis and the cannabinoids that provides an open forum for researchers to meet and discuss their research. http://icrs.co/ ◘ Transcript https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transcript-science-health-effects-medical-cannabis-gw-office-of/?published=t ◘ This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/Corporate__Motivational_Music/Follow_your_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license. ◘ Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.

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