ASU CHS Podcast on Medical Cannabis

Arizona State University's (ASU’s) College of Health Solutions (CHS) hosts a series of podcast panel discussions called, “We Need to Talk: Tough Conversations in Health Care.” This series addresses timely and controversial health topics, such as diversity in health care, medical cannabis, end-of-life decisions, and medical mistakes. Experts from health, medicine, business, policy, and law examine the medical, ethical, and legal issues surrounding the episode’s topic.

ASU CHS has granted epilepsy.com permission to share the episode, “Medical Cannabis: What’s real, what’s blowin’ smoke, and what’s flat out dangerous?” recorded on November 20, 2018. The Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona was an episode co-sponsor.

The moderators and guest speakers explore the medical evidence, risks, and realities of medical cannabis.

Moderators

• Dr. Gregory Mayer, surgeon and palliative care physician
• Prof. Swapna Reddy, attorney, policy expert and clinical assistant professor
• Dr. Joseph Sirven, neurologist

Guests

• Dr. Jason Robert, bioethicist
• Dr. Angus Wilfong, pediatric neurologist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Learn More

• Medical Cannabis and Epilepsy
• True or False Quiz: 10 Things to Know about Medical Cannabis
• Statement on DEA Rescheduling Epidiolex
• Q&A on the DEA Rescheduling of Epidiolex
• Advocacy FAQ: FDA-Approved Therapies from CBD
• State FDA pathway
• Highlights from the Hill, December 2018, see "Farm Bill Makes Its Way to the President’s Desk, Legalizing Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD"