VOOZH about

URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/pain-cannabis-cbd-thc

⇱ Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders | Coursera

Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

Ends soon! Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.

Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

7,642 already enrolled

Included with

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

152 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

152 reviews

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 week at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe the types of chronic pain and possible treatments

  • Identify the strengths and limitations of current treatments for chronic pain, opioid use disorder, obesity, sleep dysfunction, and cancer

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

4 assignments¹

AI Graded see disclaimer
Taught in English
98%
Most learners liked this course

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

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.

In this module, we will review the different types of chronic pain. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of pain, as well as the current treatments used to treat pain. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on chronic pain.

What's included

7 videos8 readings1 assignment

7 videos•Total 82 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•4 minutes
  • Lecture - What is Chronic Pain?•13 minutes
  • Interview with Beth Darnall•19 minutes
  • Lecture - The Epidemiology of Chromic Pain•11 minutes
  • Lecture - The Etiology of Chronic Pain•13 minutes
  • Lecture - Current Treatments for Chronic Pain•9 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis and Chronic Pain•14 minutes
8 readings•Total 71 minutes
  • Course Updates and Accessibility Support•1 minute
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • NAS Report•10 minutes
  • Chronic Pain: In Depth•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #4•10 minutes

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of OUD, as well as the current treatments used to treat OUD. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on OUD.

What's included

7 videos10 readings1 assignment

7 videos•Total 87 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•3 minutes
  • Lecture - What is Opioid Use Disorder?•12 minutes
  • Lecture - Epidemiology of Opioid Use Disorder•11 minutes
  • Lecture - The Etiology of Opioid Use Disorder•12 minutes
  • Lecture - Traditional Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder•17 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis and Opioid Use Disorder•16 minutes
  • Interview with Ziva Cooper•15 minutes
10 readings•Total 100 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • NAS Report•10 minutes
  • What is the U.S. Opioid Epidemic?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Understanding the Epidemic•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Opioid Abuse•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Can CBD Treat Opioid Addiction?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #5•10 minutes

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for obesity, type II diabetes, and sleep dysfunction. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of these conditions, as well as cover the research on the effects of cannabis on these conditions.

What's included

8 videos9 readings1 assignment1 peer review

8 videos•Total 92 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•2 minutes
  • Lecture - Definition and Epidemiology of Obesity and Type II Diabetes•12 minutes
  • Lecture - Current Treatments for Obesity and Type II Diabetes•13 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis, Obesity, and Type II Diabetes•16 minutes
  • Lecture - Sleep and Sleep Disorders•13 minutes
  • Lecture - Etiology and Current Treatments for Sleep Disorders•8 minutes
  • Lecture - Cannabis and Sleep•10 minutes
  • Interview with Russell Bowler•17 minutes
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Adult Obesity Causes & Consequences•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • What is Sleep? Why is it needed?•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Insomnia•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #6•10 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
  • Infographic Assignment #2•60 minutes

In this module, we will review the different types of cancer. We will also discuss the etiology and risk factors for cancer, as well as the common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. Lastly, it will cover the research on how cannabis may impact the symptoms of cancer.

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videos•Total 81 minutes
  • Introduction to Module•3 minutes
  • Lecture - Cancer Overview•11 minutes
  • Interview with David Camidge•13 minutes
  • Lecture - Can Cannabis Cause Cancer?•11 minutes
  • Lecture - Studies on Cannabis Use in Patients•9 minutes
  • Lecture - Is Cannabis Effective in Treatment of Cancer Symptoms?•10 minutes
  • Interview with Donald Abrams•25 minutes
5 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
  • Prospective analysis of safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in large unselected population of patients with cancer•10 minutes
  • Lecture PDF•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Quiz #7•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
  • Exercise #2•60 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.7 (44 ratings)
University of Colorado Boulder
4 Courses•29,723 learners

Explore more from Public Health

Why people choose Coursera for their career

👁 Image

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
👁 Image

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
👁 Image

Larry W.

Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
👁 Image

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

  • 5 stars

    77.63%

  • 4 stars

    15.78%

  • 3 stars

    3.28%

  • 2 stars

    0.65%

  • 1 star

    2.63%

Showing 3 of 152

CB
·

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2019

This class is amazing. I am a person with a chronic pain disorder and this class has been eye opening so far <3

MP
·

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022

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

DB
·

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2020

Such wonderful courses! Thank you, Professor Hutchinson!

Frequently asked questions

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,

¹ Some assignments in this course are AI-graded. For these assignments, your data will be used in accordance with Coursera's Privacy Notice.