History of Medical Cannabis
About this course
This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate research on the effects of cannabis and discuss the associated risks of using cannabis in the context of public health and epidemiological research. Finally, you will learn about how to administer cannabis products in ways that minimize risk and maximize any potential benefits. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.
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What you'll learn
- understand the history of cannabis cultivation
- evaluate research on the health effects of cannabis
- discuss public health implications related to cannabis use
- administer cannabis products safely
Course objectives
- develop a nuanced understanding of barriers to cannabis research
- identify the legal history of cannabis
- analyze risks associated with cannabis use
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