An interactive webinar with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and clinical educators regarding the science behind sleep. This session explores the importance of getting a good night's rest including an explanation of what makes us tired along with the stages of normal sleep architecture. A discussion of the various sleep disorders with emphasis on insomnia including a […]
In person interactive lecture at the North Shore Seniors' Health Expo in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over time, the likelihood of developing various conditions increases and many “standard” therapies may not be effective or associated with intolerable side effects. More and more seniors are enquiring whether medical cannabis might be a safe alternative option in not […]
In-person presentation to the Saanich Older Adult Services with regards to the use of cannabinoid therapy in a variety of conditions that have not responded to “traditional” therapy or have been associated with intolerable side effects. This interactive lecture will include the history of using cannabis therapeutically along with the discovery of the endocannabinoid system […]
Interactive webinar with healthcare professionals across Canada and Australia focussing on the real-life story of an Ex-RCMP officer who will be sharing his experience living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including management with medical cannabis. This presentation will also review the scientific evidence for the use of cannabinoid therapy in this condition along with a […]
Podcast taping for the Tegan Osmond Channel regarding the use of medical cannabis in the management of mental health symptoms. This interactive discussion will discuss the potential role of cannabinoid therapy in a variety of mental health conditions with a focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
An interactive Zoom webinar for health care professionals across Canada and Australia exploring what keeps us awake at night. This panel discussion reviews the types of insomnia and statistics on prevalence along with the importance of getting adequate sleep. The currently available options for management of this condition will also be compared including the option […]
University of Victoria Continuing Education in-person lecture regarding the use of medical cannabis in the management of chronic pain. This interactive presentation will include the history of cannabis therapeutics along with the discovery of the endocannabinoid system and the utilization of plant cannabinoids for various conditions. A review of the research on medical cannabis and […]
An interactive Webinar with Long Term Care (LTC) physicians, nurses and pharmacists across Canada regarding the history, prevalence and criteria for diagnosis of PTSD along with the neurophysiology behind the condition. Current treatment options will be reviewed along with efficacy and limitations in therapy. Emphasis on the dysfunction of the endocannabinoid system will be explored […]
Grand Rounds presentation to the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners with regards to the Canadian experience of authorizing patients in the therapeutic use of medical cannabis over the past 22 years. Extensive clinical discussion including review of a large prospective study that explored the reduction in opiate prescriptions and improved quality of […]
An interactive Webinar with Long Term Care (LTC) physicians, nurses and pharmacists across Canada regarding the use of Medical Cannabis in care facilities. This presentation will focus on the history of the plant along with its interaction with the endocannabinoid system and a review of the scientific evidence. Emphasis will be on the use of […]