In this episode of the UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast, Adel discusses highly impactful topics on Cannabis with Maddie Katz Professor, Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry, and former Medical Director of the UCLA Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Dr. Thomas Strouse. The two discuss the different potential indications for Marijuana use ranging from pain to mental health disorders and brain injury. They talk about the opioid sparing potential and also cover the adverse effects of Cannabis. They conclude with the state of research of Cannabis, and its current Schedule 1 designation.
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0:00 Where does Cannabis Act in the Brain/Spine?
5:10 Uses of Cannabis
10:37 Cannabis for Pain
16:04 Doctors Using Cannabis to Treat Patients
24:35 Cannabis and Mental Health
28:55 Cannabis for Sleep
31:24 Cannabis for Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
33:57 Detrimental Effects of Cannabis
38:41 Cannabis for the Opioid Epidemic
41:36 Cannabis Effect on Cognition
46:35 Cannabis and Motivation
50:43 Effects of Increased Potency of Cannabis
56:05 Current Best Indications for Cannabis
1:00:24 – Schedule 1 Designation of Cannabis
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