Medical Cannabis and Inflammation by Kathryn Brooks ND  2.5 Hours CE (1.5 Hr Pharmacy, 1.0 Hrs General CE)

The presentation contains some incidental audio captured during the presentation. Presentation Outline:

1. Overview of Inflammation  Inflammatory pathways Inflammatory mediators (cytokines, chemokines, etc.) Immune response to inflammation 2. What are cannabinoid receptors?  Definition Function Where they are located Role in the immune system and inflammatory pathways Advantages/Disadvantages associated with the receptors 3. Cannabis & Inflammation  Mechanism of action Using cannabis to modulate inflammation (biochemical pathways) 4. Cannabis: High CBD vs. THC forms  Medical use Commonly treated conditions and mechanism of action (if known) Forms of cannabis for medical use 5. Cautions & Contraindications of medical cannabis 6. Current Research Overview