Author: Demystifying Medicine McMaster
Explore the world of cannabis-assisted psychedelics for mental health treatment. Cannabis-assisted psychedelics can provide overall pain relief and emotional healing, while boosting cognitive flexibility. Is it the right approach to treat your mental health? Talk to your healthcare provider or therapist to find out and watch the video for more information about cannabis assisted psychedelics. This video was made by McMaster University student Sabrina Bakhramova in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program. This video is provided for general information only. Please consult your healthcare provider for support with your personal healthcare journey. Copyright McMaster University 2024 Join this channel…
Have you ever wondered about the effects of cannabis use during maternity, or during breastfeeding? Don’t worry, we’ve covered it all in this video. We’ll chat about the generals of cannabis, how it can affect pregnancies and breastfeeding, and how to seek out support and treatment. This video was made by McMaster University students Angel Cai, Aasiyah Sukhera, Lauren Mastrotto and Arthikha Rahunathan in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMaster Program. This video was made with contributions from Dr. Sandeep Raha, an Associate Professor at McMaster University, who provides his insight and expertise. The Raha Lab utilizes in vitro and…
In this video we dive into the facts and myths about marijuana use during pregnancy. Research to date does not support the use of marijuana during pregnancy, despite its effectiveness in providing relief for pregnancy symptoms. Subscribe to the McMaster Demystifying Medicine YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingMedicine This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health. This video was made by McMaster students Priyanka Lamba, Makenzie Lamb, and Purviben Mahida in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program #DemystifyingMedicine Copyright McMaster University 2020 References: Briscoe, J., & Casarett, D. (2018).…
Marijuana is quickly becoming a hot topic within political and societal discussions. In Canada, 33% of 18- to 24-year-olds reported using marijuana in the past year. Although, the usage of this drug is increasing, there is still a lack of research-based information online. This video aims to demystifying the myth that “THC stays in your system for 30 days’ and disseminate information regarding how this drug affect the human body. This video was created by McMaster students Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi Hana in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program. Copyright McMaster University 2016…
This video provides a brief overview of medical cannabis as an alternative treatment for Tourette’s Syndrome. The video includes what is Tourette’s Syndrome, the characteristics of the syndrome, why current treatments are not feasible, and lastly provides a brief rational for cannabis as an alternative treatment. This video was made by McMaster students Aishwarya Singh, Sakshi Jadhav, Angelene Grewal, and Syed Fahad Farooq in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program. This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for information about your health. Copyright McMaster University 2023. References: Psychiatry Online. (n.d.).…
Cannabis is one of the most widely used substances around the world. As governments begin to decriminalize and legalize the usage of this substance for recreational and medicinal purposes there are many grey areas and unchartered territories when it comes to this substance. Furthermore, as Cannabis begins to be used for the treatment of many illness’s such as Cancer, it was inevitable that Cannabis is also being used to treat mental health issues. The focus of the video is to determine if there is any link between Cannabis usage and symptom reduction in individuals suffering from PTSD. We will only…
Are you feeling anxious from schoolwork? Using hemp-derived CBD may help. We explain the difference between CBD derived from hemp versus marijuana, how effective the hemp-derived variant treats anxiety, and how you can incorporate CBD into your wellness routine. Disclaimer! This video does not substitute medical advice, and further research should be done before the participation in any CBD or THC products. Please consult your health professional to learn and understand what may work best for you. If you want to learn more in depth about what long-term research is currently being done surrounding recreational CBD use, the science behind…
Parkinson’s disease, also known as PD, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. The disease is characterized by a loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, which is an area of the brain responsible for movement. Cannabis, specifically CBD, has shown promise in treating some of the symptoms of PD. In this video we will define Parkinson’s disease and cannabis, explain how cannabis can help with PD, and physician perspectives on prescribing cannabis. This video was created by Demystifying Medicine students Simran Matharu, Mahek Minhas and Micaela McNulty in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program Copyright McMaster University…
Cannabis is rapidly becoming one of the most consumed drugs in Canada. Many report using the drug as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety. How exactly do our stress responses change in the presence of cannabis? Does cannabis actually relieve stress? This video considers the stress relieving effects of cannabis as it interacts with our body’s stress reaction system: the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA-axis). Followed by the potential of cannabis for treating chronic and acute stress related disorders. As research continues on the full uses of cannabis, this video serves as an overview of the research published thus…