Dietitians, Cannabis, and the Education Gap No One Wants to Own
The blog reviews a published thesis on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of cannabis education among dietitians in integrative and functional medicine practice groups.
Journal Club: Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Lactation
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.
Cannabis and Alcohol Use: What a Randomized Trial Tells Us — and What It Doesn’t
The blog reviews articles on alcohol use disorder, cannabis, and naltrexone.
Journal Club: Rising Concerns about Cannabidiol and Liver Enzymes
Our February 2026 journal club will discuss a clinical trial examining cannabidiol (CBD) and liver enzymes.
Older Adults, Cannabis, and the Quiet Gap in Clinical Conversations
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.
What Teenagers Know About Cannabis—and Why It Still Matters
This article reviews Adolescents’ Cannabis Knowledge and Risk Perception: A Systematic Review, authored by Harrison et al. (2024)
Understanding the Physician Gap: A Scoping Review of Medical Cannabis Knowledge in the United States
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.
Why Cannabis Belongs in the Dental Hygiene Curriculum
Review of “The Need for Cannabis Education in Dental Hygiene Programs” (Joffray 2024 Journal of Dental Education 2024)
A Puff Before a Pour: Dose-Dependent Effects of Cannabis on Drinking
Cerium Journal Club -1st Tuesday of Every Month!
Medical Cannabis Across Borders: What Physicians Really Know (and Don’t)
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.
Shifting Attitudes, Persistent Gaps: A Systematic Review of Cannabis Knowledge Among Students and Professionals
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.
Clinician Attitudes Toward Cannabis: An Interprofessional Reality Check
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.
Phase 3 Evidence at Last: Full-Spectrum Extracts and Chronic Low Back Pain
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.
THE HALLUCINOGENIC DETOUR: CANNABIS AND 5-HT2A PATHWAYS IN BASIC RESEARCH
Our November journal club meeting information.
Age, Education, and Competency: What Medical Cannabis Patients in Israel Teach Us About Physician Training
Discover insights from a 2025 study of Israeli medical cannabis patients on physician training, patient education, and competency gaps. Learn how age, THC/CBD preferences, and clinical guidance shape cannabis care — and why tailored education for healthcare professionals is critical.
“It’s Legal, Now What?” A Review of Interdisciplinary Cannabis Training for Healthcare Professionals
This blog highlights cannabis education for healthcare professionals, continuing medical education on cannabis, and training modules for clinicians. It invites readers to reflect on their own preparedness — and perhaps to explore structured learning opportunities.