We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Medical Cannabis Symposium, sponsored by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, and co-hosted by Northwell Health. The symposium aims to present the science of cannabis, including its risks, efficacy, and how to approach cannabinoids as an option in patient care. This landmark event offers a unique opportunity for healthcare practitioners, researchers, and trainees to meet and discuss the science behind cannabis, its potential therapeutic benefits, and the societal and health impacts of medical cannabis.
Presentation topics may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Legal Considerations in Medical Cannabis
- Biology of the Endocannabinoid System
- Pharmacology of Cannabis
- Drug Interactions
- Routes of Administration and Dosing
- Cannabis and Substance Use Disorder
- Cannabis Regulation and Public Policy
- Cannabis and Public Health
- Cannabis Education
- Social Impact of Cannabis
- Potential Health Implications and Risks of Medical Cannabis
- Culturally Competent Cannabis Care
- Medical Cannabis and/or Cannabinoid Research
- Therapeutic Use of Cannabis in Clinical Conditions such as:
- Alzheimer’s
- Autism
- Cancer and Cancer-Associated Side Effects
- Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
- Chronic Pain including Neuropathy
- Epilepsy
- HIV/AIDS, including associated side effects
- Mental Health and Mood Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Palliative Care
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Substance Use Disorder