This course is part of the Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

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Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

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This Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders course is designed to have you think critically about the health effects of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) in the context of chronic pain, opioid use disorder, obesity, sleep dysfunction and cancer. We'll learn about the epidemiology and etiology of these conditions, the harms/benefits of current treatments, and learn how to evaluate the literature on cannabis for these conditions. We will discuss special considerations for using cannabis for these conditions, such as dose, timing, side effects, and drug interactions. Lastly, we'll discuss how it is being used in the context of palliative care. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

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Skills you will gain

cannabis and health
Chronic Pain Management
mood and anxiety disorders
psychology research
CBD and THC

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Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

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Kent Hutchison

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Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

20,932 Learners

4 Courses

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Chronic Pain and Cannabis

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 82 min), 7 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Module3mLecture - What is Chronic Pain?12mInterview with Beth Darnall18mLecture - The Epidemiology of Chromic Pain10mLecture - The Etiology of Chronic Pain13mLecture - Current Treatments for Chronic Pain9mLecture - Cannabis and Chronic Pain13m

7 readings

Lecture PDF10mNAS Report10mChronic Pain: In Depth10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz #410m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Opioid Epidemic and Cannabis

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 87 min), 10 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Module3mLecture - What is Opioid Use Disorder?12mLecture - Epidemiology of Opioid Use Disorder10mLecture - The Etiology of Opioid Use Disorder12mLecture - Traditional Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder17mLecture - Cannabis and Opioid Use Disorder16mInterview with Ziva Cooper15m

10 readings

Lecture PDF10mNAS Report10mWhat is the U.S. Opioid Epidemic?10mLecture PDF10mUnderstanding the Epidemic10mLecture PDF10mOpioid Abuse10mLecture PDF10mCan CBD Treat Opioid Addiction?10mLecture PDF10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz #510m

Week3

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes, Sleep, and Cannabis

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 92 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to Module2mLecture - Definition and Epidemiology of Obesity and Type II Diabetes12mLecture - Current Treatments for Obesity and Type II Diabetes12mLecture - Cannabis, Obesity, and Type II Diabetes16mLecture - Sleep and Sleep Disorders13mLecture - Etiology and Current Treatments for Sleep Disorders7mLecture - Cannabis and Sleep10mInterview with Russell Bowler17m

9 readings

Lecture PDF10mAdult Obesity Causes & Consequences10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mWhat is Sleep? Why is it needed?10mLecture PDF10mInsomnia10mLecture PDF10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz #610m

Week4

Week 4

3 hours to complete

Cancer and Cannabis

3 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 81 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

7 videos

Introduction to Module2mLecture - Cancer Overview11mInterview with David Camidge12mLecture - Can Cannabis Cause Cancer?11mLecture - Studies on Cannabis Use in Patients9mLecture - Is Cannabis Effective in Treatment of Cancer Symptoms?9mInterview with Donald Abrams24m

5 readings

Lecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mLecture PDF10mProspective analysis of safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in large unselected population of patients with cancer10mLecture PDF10m

1 practice exercise

Quiz #710m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM CANNABIS, CHRONIC PAIN, AND RELATED DISORDERS

by AMApr 15, 2022

I finished evrything up but theres now student assignment to rate. Because of that, I cannt' get my certificate.

by MKNov 8, 2021

This course was very helpful and informative. I benefitted from the research articles and the comprehensive lectures. Thank you so much for giving this opportunity. I highly recommend this course.

by MPOct 24, 2022

Such an informational course! I learned so much about sleep, disease, and chronic pain.

by SDFeb 28, 2023

Awesome and informative Course, I highly recommend and Kent is a fantastic lecturer

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About the Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

If you want to learn more about medical cannabis (i.e., marijuana) and hemp-derived CBD, then this specialization is for you! A person who wants to know more about cannabis and CBD might be:

A patient or their loved one who wants to understand the potential risks and benefits. A health care provider who wants to communicate with patients about cannabis. Someone who wants to work in the cannabis industry. Why do people want to know more about cannabis? The legalization of cannabis (i.e., marijuana) and the recent federal legalization of cannabidiol (CBD) has led to unprecedented access to cannabinoids (e.g. THC and CBD), a projected 60 billion dollar industry (cannabis and hemp) by 2025, and the fastest growing jobs sector in the economy according to recent reports in the media. Despite all of this, there is very little evidence-based information about the health effects of cannabis or about how to maximize the potential benefits while minimizing harm. Parents of children with seizure disorders, veterans with PTSD and chronic pain, cancer patients, and our aging parents deserve better. People WANT evidence-based information about the potential risks and benefits of cannabis products so that they can weigh the pros and cons of cannabis and CBD versus other options. They also want to know how to maximize the positive effects of cannabis while minimizing the side effects. This specialization is designed to provide that information.

Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD

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