Dr. Regina Moore, PharmD The Psychedelic Pharmacists Association is PsychedelicPharmacist.org. The PPA is unique as an organization focused on psychedelics and healthcare professionals as we do not require licensure for entrance and are open to the public to join.   Here is a link to the chart with drug harms https://www.businessinsider.com/chart-drugs-that-cause-the-most-harm-2013-9 . Journal is behind paywallhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(10)61462-6/fulltext    New Zealand replicated this and published this year https://www ..read more

Acannability is a cooperative voice of education and quality standards and a source for accurate information on hemp and marijuana products. This group of medical professionals brings together trusted advisors, passionate experts and committed organizations to power the credibility of collective knowledge about cannabis as a part of different treatments. We're joined by CRx Podcast host Joe Friedman and Lisa Solomon Mann. Lisa has completed multiple certification courses on medical cannabis, training and studying alongside world-renowned scientists. She is often invited to curate cannabis edu ..read more

Dr. Alan Ao, PharmD has 10+ years experience working in retail pharmacy at an Independent pharmacy and has experiences with compounding and non-traditional medicines including cannabis.  Dr. Ao is on a mission to develop an industry where cannabis and modern-day healthcare collide while he helps to bridge the gap in education from clinicians all the way down to the patients. Alan is also focused on how to provide 3rd party reimbursement for medical cannabis.  Dr. Alan Ao is part of the following organizations & projects:  Plants and Prescriptions - Medica ..read more

Advances in research have led to increased interest in the properties and potential of cannabis to treat many illnesses that have alluded modern medicine. Now, practitioners and consumers turn their attention to the role that it may play in the treatment of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Special guests: Jason Nelson | Senior Vice President, Horticulture Marion McNabb, DrPH, MPH Founder and President Cannabis Center of Excellence, INC The focus has been on the immune modulation and vascular effects of cannabis.1,2 As with any pharmacological treatment, the effects w ..read more

How did the “The War on Drugs” disproportionally affect racial minorities? How did the “The War on Drugs” specifically affect Black Americans? As the United States moves away from the criminalization of cannabis, giving rise to a major new industry, there remains the fundamental injustice inflicted upon those who have suffered criminal convictions and the consequences of those convictions. At the Last Prisoner Project we utilize a three-pronged approach to securing FULL freedom for the communities we serve. Through intervention, advocacy, and awareness campaigns the Last Pr ..read more

Dr. Lynn and Dr. Madeo join Joseph Friedman, RPh., on the CRX Podcast.  What is the range of sexual problems or sexual health conditions for which cannabis may be helpful (or harmful)? Some examples may include: Endometriosis Fibroids Sexual Assault Dyspareunia Transgender and LGBTQ sex barriers The internet is rife with anecdotal reports that cannabis use improves sexual experience. According to users, it can boost libido, arousal, and orgasm, among other benefits. But how much data are there to support these benefits? Unfortunately, research on how cannabis affects sexual function is li ..read more

Arrested Development  https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2021/winter/arrested-development.shtml The related research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry on 3/27/2019 titled; Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study.  Jeremy Fine is entering medical school this fall was a key contributor behind the creation of this research letter.  Association of Prenatal Cannabis Exposure With Psychosis Proneness Among Children in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study https://jamanet ..read more

Opioids play a critical role in managing cancer-associated pain, but they’re highly addictive, and they don’t always provide sufficient pain relief for cancer patients. Many patients therefore turn to cannabis or cannabis-derived products to help manage their pain, using them either as standalone treatments or as an adjuvant therapy to opioids. But does research support cannabis use for this purpose? The evidence is mixed, and some studies suggest there may indeed be benefits for cancer pain—but there’s also reason for caution. How Much Research Is There? There’s a relatively strong body of re ..read more

The Great Valley Publishing Company has partnered with the Pharmacy Podcast Network to deliver the best audio source of education, innovation, and evidence-based podcasts about medical cannabis. The CRx Podcast is the new podcast for the CRX Magazine: http://www.CRxMag.com  Great Valley Publishing Company has been serving health professionals for over 25 years. Our current B-to-B publications target specific audiences within several areas of health care — health information management, radiology, nutrition, social work, and aging.  For The Record, Radiology Today, Toda ..read more

Medical PotCast host Joe Friedman interviews Cannabis Industry Consultant Shanna Perry. For the last 10 years, Shanna Perry has been entrenched in the American cannabis industry. Ms. Perry has lived and worked in West Palm Beach, Los Angeles, Denver, New York City and in Las Vegas. After earning her degree in audio engineering and broadcasting, Ms. Perry served as Director of Events for five CBS AM/FM radio stations. After leaving that position in 2010 she became interested in learning more about the cannabis industry and how she could position herself for a successful career in the cannabis s ..read more