Cannabis Grand Rounds

Dr. Chad Johnson is joining us for another episode of Cannabis Grand Rounds today. In this episode, we talk a little bit more about some of the oral preps and get into the transmembrane and transdermal challenges that cannabinoids can present to prescribers. Dr. Johnson received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. He is a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Co-Director of the Master of Science in...

Dr. Chad Johnson is joining us for another episode of Cannabis Grand Rounds today. In this episode, we talk a little bit more about some of the oral preps and get into the transmembrane and transdermal challenges that cannabinoids can present to prescribers. Dr. Johnson received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. He is a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Co-Director of the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy--involved in all basic science courses within the program. His research focuses on designing novel, fast-acting antidepressants and opioid analgesics with reduced reinforcement.

Dr. Chad Johnson received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. He is a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Co-Director of the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy--involved in all basic science courses within the program. His research focuses on designing novel, fast-acting antidepressants and opioid...

Dr. Chad Johnson received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, focusing on medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. He is a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Co-Director of the Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics (MCST) program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy--involved in all basic science courses within the program. His research focuses on designing novel, fast-acting antidepressants and opioid analgesics with reduced reinforcement. He's with us today to discuss the challenges of cannabis formulation that impact the use of medicinal cannabinoids. Traditional Western medicine prefers the oral root of administration. And oral preps, unfortunately, present significant challenges, when it comes to the cannabinoids because of their chemical structures and the fact that they, at least in the oral preps, are in an aqueous environment. Today Dr. Johnson is going to help us understand those challenges, and review the pharmacokinetics and a few of the pharmacodynamics of the various cannabinoid formulations.

Human agriculture started about 10,000 years ago and hemp was most likely one of the first cultivated crops. It is an extremely versatile crop with multiple uses back then and even more uses today. American farmers including our founding father George Washington grew hemp as a staple crop in the 1700s. But it only became legal in 2018 with the passing of that year's Farm Bill. So why did it take so long for the US to harness the power of hemp? In this encore episode from August 2022, we...

Human agriculture started about 10,000 years ago and hemp was most likely one of the first cultivated crops. It is an extremely versatile crop with multiple uses back then and even more uses today. American farmers including our founding father George Washington grew hemp as a staple crop in the 1700s. But it only became legal in 2018 with the passing of that year's Farm Bill. So why did it take so long for the US to harness the power of hemp? In this encore episode from August 2022, we dive into the history of hemp and CBD.

You've probably heard about the dangers of K2, Spice, and other strains of synthetic cannabis. As well as the horror stories of zombie-like states and fatalities. But you might be surprised to hear about its noble beginnings. That's according to Dr. Andrew Coop. Dr. Coop received his Ph.D. from the University of Bristol in the area of chemistry of drugs of abuse, followed by a Fogerty post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has been a faculty member in the...

You've probably heard about the dangers of K2, Spice, and other strains of synthetic cannabis. As well as the horror stories of zombie-like states and fatalities. But you might be surprised to hear about its noble beginnings. That's according to Dr. Andrew Coop. Dr. Coop received his Ph.D. from the University of Bristol in the area of chemistry of drugs of abuse, followed by a Fogerty post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has been a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland since 1999, serving as chair of the department from 2007-2015. His NIH-funded research area focuses on the design and synthesis of new opioid analgesics with reduced tolerance, and the development of novel antidepressants. He joins Dr. Hal Altman MD, MS in this encore episode from May 2022 to talk about his passion for this field, the early days of synthetic cannabis, and the higher efficacy and potency of these strains. Be sure to also check out the other episodes in our series with Dr. Andrew Coop!

The endocannaba-what?! Many of us have heard of the numerous systems in our bodies that help us live our day-to-day lives. But fewer have heard of the more recently discovered endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is critical for almost every aspect of our moment-to-moment functioning. This episode from February 2022 will cover what the endocannabinoid system is, how it helps us, and where it fits in the world of cannabis.

The endocannaba-what?! Many of us have heard of the numerous systems in our bodies that help us live our day-to-day lives. But fewer have heard of the more recently discovered endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is critical for almost every aspect of our moment-to-moment functioning. This episode from February 2022 will cover what the endocannabinoid system is, how it helps us, and where it fits in the world of cannabis.

Dustin Sulak, D.O. is a renowned integrative medicine physician based in Maine, whose practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis. Regarded as an expert on medical cannabis nationally, Dr. Sulak educates medical providers and patients on its clinical use, while continuing to explore the therapeutic potential of this ancient yet emerging medicine. He also runs the cannabis brand Healer, which offers a line of CBD & THC products and free dosage...

Dustin Sulak, D.O. is a renowned integrative medicine physician based in Maine, whose practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis. Regarded as an expert on medical cannabis nationally, Dr. Sulak educates medical providers and patients on its clinical use, while continuing to explore the therapeutic potential of this ancient yet emerging medicine. He also runs the cannabis brand Healer, which offers a line of CBD & THC products and free dosage programs. He also wrote an essential handbook to have on any doctor's shelf, Handbook of Cannabis for Clinicians: Principles and Practice. Dr. Sulak joins Dr. Leigh Vincour MD, MS, in this encore episode from June 2022 to talk about how he got into this field, cannabis activism, and fighting stigmas surrounding the substance. Be sure to also check out the other episodes in our series with Dr. Dustin Sulak!

Cannabis is an interesting plant been around for thousands of years used by humans for food, fiber, and medicine. But the botany of it is really fascinating. There is a sexuality to the cannabis plant, separate male and female cannabis plants. This is also referred to as dioecious. We have all of our hosts on this encore episode from August 2022 to discuss the differences in these plants, why having different sexes is advantageous, and how each plant works on a biological level.

Cannabis is an interesting plant been around for thousands of years used by humans for food, fiber, and medicine. But the botany of it is really fascinating. There is a sexuality to the cannabis plant, separate male and female cannabis plants. This is also referred to as dioecious. We have all of our hosts on this encore episode from August 2022 to discuss the differences in these plants, why having different sexes is advantageous, and how each plant works on a biological level.

The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is in its third class now. The Program provides students with the knowledge they need to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research, and develop well-informed medical cannabis policy. The two-year program based at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., blends online instruction with face-to-face experiences to prepare...

The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is in its third class now. The Program provides students with the knowledge they need to support patients and the medical cannabis industry, add to existing research, and develop well-informed medical cannabis policy. The two-year program based at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., blends online instruction with face-to-face experiences to prepare graduates to respond to the increasing demand for medical cannabis with an understanding of the basic science and clinical uses of the cannabis plant. This is also the program all 3 of our hosts met in and graduated from! So in this encore episode from April 2022 Dr. Tiffany Buckley, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP who is an Advanced Practice Psychiatric Pharmacist working with the University program, joins Dr. Hal Altman MD, MS to talk about how it started and who its students are. Be sure to also check out the other episodes in our series with Dr. Tiffany Buckley!

In this episode, we're going to delve into the history of cannabis. And we thought a good way to do this was by talking about the history of cannabis prior to the early, early 20th century. There was a lot that transpired in the early and mid-20th century that impacts regulatory issues that we still face today. In this encore episode from January 2022, we'll cover the origins of Sativa and Indicus, William O'Shaughnessy's legacy, and standardization and precision dosing. Be sure to also...

In this episode, we're going to delve into the history of cannabis. And we thought a good way to do this was by talking about the history of cannabis prior to the early, early 20th century. There was a lot that transpired in the early and mid-20th century that impacts regulatory issues that we still face today. In this encore episode from January 2022, we'll cover the origins of Sativa and Indicus, William O'Shaughnessy's legacy, and standardization and precision dosing. Be sure to also check out parts 2 & 3 of our Cannabis History series!

Like any medication, different doses and treatments affect each population in a variety of ways. So we're focusing on different populations and cannabis use. In this encore episode from April 2022, we talk about kids: how children react to an accidental cannabis overdose, and how these cases are handled in emergency rooms. And we'll also look at the elderly: pain regulation, drug interactions, and avoiding increased fall risks. Lastly, we touch on what we know about pregnancy, lactating,...

Like any medication, different doses and treatments affect each population in a variety of ways. So we're focusing on different populations and cannabis use. In this encore episode from April 2022, we talk about kids: how children react to an accidental cannabis overdose, and how these cases are handled in emergency rooms. And we'll also look at the elderly: pain regulation, drug interactions, and avoiding increased fall risks. Lastly, we touch on what we know about pregnancy, lactating, male fertility, and cannabis.