Cannabis: Stigma versus Science | Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Series

Cannabis: Stigma versus Science

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Clients are using and asking about cannabis and related products with greater frequency, especially as cannabis has been legalized by an increasing number of states. This talk will provide a historical perspective on cannabis use, an overview of the components of the plant and the endocannabinoid system, and a review of research on the potential medical benefits of cannabis and CBD. Practice guidelines on the use of cannabis for a variety of conditions, administration methods, dosing, possible side effects and drug interactions, and legal issues will be discussed.

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND

Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, & Author

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and cookbook author. After her dad found relief from his pain using medical cannabis it became Janice’s mission to help others suffering from pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune diseases, IBD/IBS, and other debilitating conditions find relief with CBD and cannabis. She completed training and attained certification from Holistic Cannabis Academy and Green Flower Institute, as well as the University of Vermont end of life doula program. Janice now advises clients on access, proper cannabinoid ratios, dosing, best consumption methods, potential drug interactions, and cooking with cannabis at Jannabis Wellness. She sells organically-grown phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients under her Jannabis Wellness label.

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Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND

Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, & Author

Course Overview

Released: 2/16/23
Expires: 2/16/26
Duration: 01:02:38
Level: Level 2
Available Credit: 1.0 CPEU
Performance Indicators: 10.4.1; 8.1.2; 8.2.1; 8.2.3

*This course has been approved for continuing education for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

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