Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

This course is part of Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

Instructor: Kent Hutchison

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4 modules

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

150 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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

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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

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Kent Hutchison

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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

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2023

Awesome and informative Course, I highly recommend and Kent is a fantastic lecturer

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2021

This course was very helpful and informative. I benefitted from the research articles and the comprehensive lectures. Thank you so much for giving this opportunity. I highly recommend this course.

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