01. Medical Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disorders
8 Lessons
Lesson contents:
Intro to Medical Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disorders
2m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue, MD FACP AGSF, introduces his course on Medical Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disorders.
Beneficial Effects of Cannabinoids in Neurodegenerative Disorders
14m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue covers the effects of cannabinoids in neurodegenerative disorders. He talks about how there are three major symptoms for people to gravitate to medical cannabis: behavioral symptoms, constitutional symptoms, global benefits. Neuroprotection is also a possible disease modification by cannabinoids in neurodegenerative disorders. The endocannabinoid system may be our most important neural and immune regulator system – a modulator system that prevents other basic processes from getting out of control through on-demand negative feedback.
Alzheimer's Disease
13m
In this video segment, Jack McCue talks about medical cannabis in regard to Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease has multifactorial risk factors, including genetics (primarily early-onset), environmental factors, trauma, and aging. In Alzheimer's research with animal models, studies have found: Cannabinoids are Anti-inflammatory & Reduce Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress. There is also the Effect of Cannabinoids on Aβ & p-tau: Biologic Plausibility.
Human Studies of Cannabis in Alzheimer's Disease
15m
In this video segment, Jack McCue breaks down the human studies of cannabis in Alzheimer's Disease. Some of the studies include autopsy studies that showed increased activity of the endocannabinoid system in AD patient brains at the sites responsible for memory loss and increased CB2 receptors in microglia at plaques.
Multiple Sclerosis
10m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue covers how cannabis plays a role with multiple sclerosis. MS is pathologically defined as multiple scars or “plaques” in the brain and/or spinal cord. It was clinically recognized in the 14th century, but not codified into reliable clinical and pathologic criteria until 1868 when described by the prominent neurologist Charcot. Its criteria was updated in 2010 to incorporate MRI abnormalities.
Clinical Studies of Cannabinoids in MS
14m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue breaks down the clinical studies of cannabinoids in multiple sclerosis.
Is Cannabis Neuroprotective in MS?
7m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue answers if cannabis is neuroprotective in multiple sclerosis.
Other Neurodegenerative Disorders
14m
In this video segment, Jack D. McCue will talk about other neurodegenerative disorders where cannabis might be beneficial. The main two areas of concentration are ALS & Parkinson's Disease.
Medical Cannabis and Neurodegenerative Disorders is also part of:
LP
Medical Applications of Cannabis
14 courses
11h 51m
FAQs
Are there any prerequisites?
No. This program is available to anyone.
What's included with this program?
Online courses comprised of engaging videos and written materials, knowledge checks at the end of every module to assimilate your learning, private forum for students to connect and provide support, downloadable references to keep and access on your phone, and your official Green Flower Certificate (once you pass the exam).
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How do I pass the course?
You'll need to achieve a grade of 80% on the Final Exam to pass the course and receive your Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate.
What can you tell me about the final exam?
The Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Exam is a comprehensive multiple choice exam administered online. A grade of 80% is required to pass. Enrollment allows two attempts to achieve a passing score. You will have 365 days to complete both the program and the final Exam. After 365 days, you will no longer have access to the program or testing materials. This is a closed book Exam. Upon Passing, you will receive your official Green Flower Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate to hang on your wall and use for credibility and trust in the Industry.
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You will have two chances to pass the final exam with enrollment. Retakes are $69 after that. You must achieve an 80% passing score to receive your Green Flower Certificate.
Is your program accredited?
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Will there be any mailed, hard copy books or reference materials?
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Can any module be visited more than once, to reinforce learning?
Absolutely! You can review any and all materials as many times as you would like in the 365 days (30 for Sell-SMaRT) your program is open.
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