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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn about the basic pharmacology of cannabis and how cannabinoids effect the body.

  • Learn about the history of cannabis cultivation and legality.

  • Learn about the barriers and approaches to cannabis research.

  • Learn about the epidemiological data on cannabis use in terms of cognition, education, and behavior.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate research on the effects of cannabis and discuss the associated risks of using cannabis in the context of public health and epidemiological research. Finally, you will learn about how to administer cannabis products in ways that minimize risk and maximize any potential benefits. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.

In this module, we will discuss the biological characteristics of cannabis and the effect cannabinoids have on the body. Will will cover the basic pharmacology of THC and CBD and the action these cannabinoids have in the brain. Lastly, we will evaluate the evidence for what is called the entourage effect.

What's included

9 videos11 readings

9 videos•Total 127 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•7 minutes
  • Lecture - Introduction to Professor and Course•6 minutes
  • Lecture - Why is this Topic (and Course) Important?•20 minutes
  • Lecture - What is Cannabis?•19 minutes
  • Interview with Nolan Kane•12 minutes
  • Lecture - Physiological Effects of Cannabinoids in the Body•17 minutes
  • Lecture - More on Cannabinoids in the Brain•19 minutes
  • Lecture - Deep Dive on Cannabinoid Pharmacology•11 minutes
  • Interview with Meg Haney•15 minutes
11 readings•Total 141 minutes
  • Course Updates and Accessibility Support•1 minute
  • Lecture PDF - Introduction to Professor and Course•10 minutes
  • NAS Report (Including link to required materials)•30 minutes
  • Lecture PDF: Why is this topic important?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - What is cannabis?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - What does cannabis do in the body?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF: More on Cannabinoids in the Brain•10 minutes
  • NAS Report•30 minutes
  • Lecture PDF -Deep Dive on Cannabinoid Pharmacology•10 minutes
  • Taming THC – Entourage Effect (Russo, 2011)•10 minutes
  • The Case for the Entourage Effect (Russo, 2019)•10 minutes

In this module, we will discuss the history of cannabis as an alternative medicine and the legal history of cannabis in both the US and abroad. We will discuss the variety of different product types post-legalization, how products are made, and implications for safety. We will also discuss the cannabis industry and how it compares to other mature industries like the pharmaceutical and alcohol industries.

What's included

7 videos11 readings1 assignment

7 videos•Total 97 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•4 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis History•11 minutes
  • Lecture - Legal History•16 minutes
  • Lecture - Legalization in States and Countries•7 minutes
  • Lecture - History of Products and Formulations•20 minutes
  • Lecture - Business Models - Are Marijuana Companies Rolling in Cash?•20 minutes
  • Interview with Mark January•20 minutes
11 readings•Total 110 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Cannabis History•10 minutes
  • NAS Report - History of cannabis & its pharmacology•10 minutes
  • History of Cannabis and Its Preparations in Saga, Science, and Sobriquet (Russo, 2007)•10 minutes
  • The Pharmacological History of Cannabis (Russo, 2014)•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Legal History•10 minutes
  • NAS Report - Cannabis policy•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Legalization in States and Countries•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - History of Products and Formulations•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Business Models•10 minutes
  • Jeffrey Vinik thinks cannabis stocks are a bad idea: ‘Nobody’s going to make money’•10 minutes
  • Marijuana is getting cheaper. For some states, that's a problem.•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • Quiz #1•30 minutes

In this module, we will discuss the legal barriers to institutional research in the US and how this has impacted conducting much-needed cannabis research. You will learn the difference between high quality, rigorous research design compared to biased sources of information. Lastly, you will learn how the placebo effect works and evaluate how much of a role it plays with regards to the medical benefits of cannabis.

What's included

6 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review

6 videos•Total 81 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•4 minutes
  • Lecture - Barriers to Research•18 minutes
  • Lecture - End Result of Barriers to Research•18 minutes
  • Lecture - How to Evaluate Evidence•17 minutes
  • Lecture - Internal and External Validity•13 minutes
  • Lecture - Placebo Effect•12 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Barriers to Research•10 minutes
  • NAS Report - Barriers to cannabis research•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - End Result of Barriers to Research•10 minutes
  • NAS Report - Research Gap•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - How to Evaluate Evidence•10 minutes
  • Watch these Videos•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Internal and External Validity•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Placebo Effect•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #2•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
  • Infographic Assignment #1•60 minutes

In this module, we will review the animal and human literature with regards to the effects of cannabis in the brain. We will discuss the epidemiology of cannabis use and review public health data. Lastly, we will discuss the best practices for using it medically, such as to minimize the risks and harms while maximizing the benefits.

What's included

8 videos11 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videos•Total 99 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•3 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis and Brain Morphology•10 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis and the Brain Part II•10 minutes
  • Lecture - Impact of Legalization on Epidemiology•16 minutes
  • Interview with Kevin Gray•20 minutes
  • Lecture - Changes in Potency•11 minutes
  • Lecture - Public Health Data•13 minutes
  • Lecture - General Guidelines to Reduce Harm and Maximize Benefits•16 minutes
11 readings•Total 110 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Cannabis and Brain Morphology•10 minutes
  • NAS Report•10 minutes
  • Dr. Carl Hart Debates Bill O'Reilly (Video)•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Cannabis and the Brain Part 2•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Impact of Legalization•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Changes in Potency•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - Public Health Data•10 minutes
  • Practical considerations in medical cannabis administration and dosing•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF - General Guidelines•10 minutes
  • An observational postmarketing safety registry of patients in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland who have been prescribed Sativex® (THC:CBD, nabiximols) oromucosal spray•10 minutes
  • THC:CBD in Daily Practice: Available Data from UK, Germany and Spain•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #3•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
  • Exercise #1•60 minutes

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DB
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Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020

Thank you so much! I have learned so much about cannabis and look forward to learning more. It's a very informative enjoyable course!

JJ
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Reviewed on Nov 25, 2019

This course was a good review of medical cannabis history and current issues in academia/research. It also offered a brief introduction to the use of medical and recreational cannabis.

OS
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Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023

Very insightful course, which in my case, helps me to pave the way for higher level courses that can equip me with valuable knowledge on medical cannabis.

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