Marijuana & Cannabinoids - DVD only *NO CE - 6 hours

Outlines and describe the difference between Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana, Hemp and various marijuana alternatives. Identifies the difference between CBD, THC and Synthetic Cannabinoids. Reviews the current “Legal Status” of Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids in America. Describes the troublesome new statistics concerning addiction and the increase in “Youth Vaping” of THC and CBD. Explains human Opioid Receptors, Opioid analgesia and compare this to the Human Endocannabinoid system. Reviews the real evidence (or lack thereof) for pain control and analgesia with THC, CBD, and marijuana alternatives. Lists the difference between THC Oil, Marijuana Oil, Cannabis Oil, Hash Oil, CBD Oil, and Hemp Oil. Reviews the critical Adverse Drug Reactions that occur with THC and CBD. Describes how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes. Describes, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, nursing, and other healthcare professions.
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Learning Objectives

  1. Outline and describe the difference between Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana, Hemp and various marijuana alternatives.
  2. Identify the difference between CBD, THC and Synthetic Cannabinoids. 
  3. Review the current “Legal Status” of Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids in America.
  4. Describe the troublesome new statistics concerning addiction and the increase in “Youth Vaping” of THC and CBD.
  5. Explain human Opioid Receptors, Opioid analgesia and compare this to the Human Endocannabinoid system.
  6. Review the real evidence (or lack thereof) for pain control and analgesia with THC, CBD, and marijuana alternatives.
  7. List the difference between THC Oil, Marijuana Oil, Cannabis Oil, Hash Oil, CBD Oil and Hemp Oil.
  8. Review the critical Adverse Drug Reactions that occur with THC and CBD.
  9. Describe how the information in this course can be utilized to improve patient care and patient outcomes.
  10. Describe, for this course, the implications for dentistry, mental health, nursing, and other healthcare professions.
Products specifications
Instructor R. Hullon, M.D., J.D.
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