New York State Practitioner Education  Medical Use of Marijuana 2-hr Required Course

New York State Practitioner Education Medical Use of Marijuana 2-hr Required Course

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Section 1.0: The Endocannabinoid System and Phytocannabinoids


Part 1

 

The Endocannabinoid System (ECS):

 

"Changes in marijuana policies across states legalizing marijuana for medical and/or recreational use suggest that marijuana is gaining greater acceptance in our society. Thus, it is particularly important for people to understand what is known about both the adverse health effects and the potential therapeutic benefits linked to marijuana" (1). ~Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director National Institute on Drug Abuse

 

In order to fully appreciate the health effects of cannabis, it is essential that one has knowledge of the endocannabinoid system. Therefore, we begin this comprehensive cannabis curriculum with a discussion of the endocannabinoid system, the cannabis plant, and how the components of the cannabis plant interact with the endocannabinoid system. 



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