Author: Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research

Drs. Ramesh Zacharias and Mahmoud Siyam provide an educational session about the therapeutic applications of medical cannabis for chronic pain. Recorded as a part of the Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference, October 2023. — The Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research is a multidisciplinary leader in medicinal cannabis research. The Centre is led by the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This initiative leverages McMaster University’s world-renowned expertise in health research and evidence-based medicine to create a hub for evidence-based data and innovative research.…

This is an education session by Dr. Ramesh Zacharias and Dr. Vikas Parihar, from the Innovations in the Science of Cannabis Conference, May 20, 2021, McMaster University. Following this session learners will be able to: • Describe the practical applications of cannabis for medical purposes: with specific examples drawn from the area of chronic pain. • Explain when to initiate use, how to monitor use, how to determine dosing regimen, and when to terminate use with respect to cannabis for medical purposes. • Describe drug interactions between CBD, THC and other prescription medication and substances. source