February 11, 2025

Welcome to the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists (ACS) LinkedIn newsletter.?As always, we are committed to providing you with the latest?medicinal cannabis information.

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Members receive a variety of benefits, including:

• Access to Introduction to Cannabinoid Medicine virtual course - Register now for FREE ACCESS or pay $25 (a $299 value) if you would like CME credit hours
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• Access to members-only Clinical Reference Library
• 30% discount to?CannaKey360?products
• Free access to Association of Cannabinoid Specialists medical cannabis educational courses for the month of February
• Advocacy representation on cannabis issues both at the federal and local level
• Access to networking events with other cannabis professionals, including our monthly mentoring sessions

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Courses

NEW Course from ACS:

Evaluating Sources of Information about Medical Cannabis

Master critical evaluation skills to analyze medical cannabis information and make informed decisions for research. Take the 80 minute course at your own pace. Taught by Christine Goedhart, PhD.

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Blog: From the Archives

A Federal Framework of Regulation for Medical Cannabis Use

While a patchwork of state cannabis laws exists, the lack of a unified, federal framework regulating medical cannabis places patients at risk, and undermines the relationships that doctors must maintain to ensure an effective and safe treatment paradigm.? Such a framework is both overdue and sorely needed for safe, optimized care of patients across the country.

Read more here.

Science

Assessing the Comorbidity Cycle Between Psoriasis and Addiction Based on ICD Coding in the Stockholm Psoriasis Cohort

"In a case of “why should these be related”, here is a study associating psoriasis with risk of addiction to multiple substances." -Jordan Tishler, MD

Read the study here.

Pharmacokinetic Effects of THC and Melatonin Co‐administration in Elderly Population

"While just a poster abstract, this calls attention to co-administration of other agents, like Melatonin commonly found in cannabis products, that can alter the effect or metabolism of cannabinoids themselves." -Jordan Tishler, MD

Read the study here.

Events

Cerium Journal Club:?Cannabinoids and Total Joint Replacement: Pain Management vs. Postoperative Complications After Arthroplasty

Date and NEW Time: Tuesday, March 4, 12:00 PM EST

Join us for an engaging journal club discussion on the intersection of?cannabinoid use and total joint replacement, focusing on the latest research on?pain management and postoperative complications after arthroplasty. As cannabis use becomes more prevalent, particularly for pain relief, new studies suggest it may impact surgical outcomes, including risks of?revision surgery, infection, and cardiovascular events.

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News

Risk and Relief: Reckoning With The Complicated Side Effects Of Cannabis

While marijuana can provide relief from pain and sleeplessness for many, its side effects are deeply nuanced, shaped by factors such as potency, duration of use, methods of consumption, and the risk of dependence.

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Parliamentary Debate on Medical Cannabis in the UK

The first parliamentary debate on medical cannabis in the UK under the new Labour administration shattered hopes of a more progressive stance on reform.

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Members Area

Members Only Networking Event

The next members only networking event will be February 27, 2025 at 7 PM on Zoom.?Members can RSVP here.

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