Can CBD reduce pain after strenuous exercise? Join us to examine a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled feasibility trial of a CBD-rich hemp extract in healthy young adults. We will discuss pain and strength outcomes, blinding, and what this small study can—and cannot—tell us about recovery and clinical use.

Please fill out our survey: Clinician Perspectives on Migraine Treatment, Timing, and Cannabinoids

For our September 2026 journal club we will discuss a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial that evaluated vaporized cannabis for the acute treatment of migraine. Ninety-two adults were randomized to treat separate migraine attacks with THC-dominant cannabis, CBD-dominant cannabis, combined THC+CBD cannabis, or placebo cannabis flower.

July’s Cerium Journal Club will examine a new randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open exploring whether portable brain imaging can detect THC-related impairment more accurately than conventional field sobriety testing.

For our June 2026 Cerium Journal Club, we’re diving into a timely and increasingly important topic: pesticides in cannabis products and what that means for patient safety, regulation, and public health.

For our May 2026 Journal Club, we’ll be discussing a newly published systematic review examining high-concentration THC cannabis products and mental health outcomes.

For our April Journal Club, we’ll be discussing a newly published narrative review that takes a hard biochemical look at the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The blog reviews a published thesis on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of cannabis education among dietitians in integrative and functional medicine practice groups.

The March 2026 journal club will discuss a published Clinical Consensus article entitled Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation from the American College of Obstetricians and Obstetrics.

The blog reviews articles on alcohol use disorder, cannabis, and naltrexone.

Our February 2026 journal club will discuss a clinical trial examining cannabidiol (CBD) and liver enzymes.

This article reviews the article titled Attitudes, Beliefs, and Perceptions on Cannabis Among Older Adults Aged 65 and Older: A cross-sectional Survey by Kleidon and colleagues, published in 2023.

This article reviews Adolescents’ Cannabis Knowledge and Risk Perception: A Systematic Review, authored by Harrison et al. (2024)

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The 2025 scoping review by Yusupov and colleagues, published in Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, offers a panoramic view of this reality. By analyzing 41 studies published between 2013 and 2025, the authors reveal a profession grappling with uncertainty and a pressing need for education and structure.

Review of “The Need for Cannabis Education in Dental Hygiene Programs” (Joffray 2024 Journal of Dental Education 2024)

Cerium Journal Club -1st Tuesday of Every Month!

A 2023 international survey of 323 physicians across 17 countries reveals gaps in cannabis knowledge, varying willingness to prescribe, and the influence of personal beliefs. Discover why global physician education on medical cannabis is urgently needed.

A 2021 systematic review of 40 studies (15,200 respondents) reveals shifting attitudes toward medical cannabis among students and healthcare professionals — rising support, persistent knowledge gaps, and strong demand for education.

Worster et al. (2023) surveyed physicians, pharmacists, NPs, and PAs in Pennsylvania about cannabis training, knowledge, and attitudes. Learn why gaps persist, how roles differ, and why interprofessional education on medical cannabis is urgently needed.

Information about our FREE journal club. We will dig into a landmark randomized controlled trial published in Nature Medicine on a full-spectrum cannabis extract (VER-01) for chronic low back pain.