University of Colorado Boulder
Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders
University of Colorado Boulder

Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Related Disorders

This course is part of Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization

Taught in English

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Kent Hutchison

Instructor: Kent Hutchison

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No prior experience required
13 hours (approximately)
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What you'll learn

  • Describe the types of chronic pain and possible treatments

  • Identify the strengths and limitations of current treatments for chronic pain, opioid use disorder, obesity, sleep dysfunction, and cancer

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Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
13 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will review the different types of chronic pain. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of pain, as well as the current treatments used to treat pain. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on chronic pain.

What's included

7 videos7 readings1 quiz

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of OUD, as well as the current treatments used to treat OUD. Lastly, it will cover the research on the effects of cannabis on OUD.

What's included

7 videos10 readings1 quiz

In this module, we will review the symptoms and risk factors for obesity, type II diabetes, and sleep dysfunction. We will also discuss the costs and epidemiology of these conditions, as well as cover the research on the effects of cannabis on these conditions.

What's included

8 videos9 readings1 quiz1 peer review

In this module, we will review the different types of cancer. We will also discuss the etiology and risk factors for cancer, as well as the common symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment. Lastly, it will cover the research on how cannabis may impact the symptoms of cancer.

What's included

7 videos5 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt

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4.7 (42 ratings)
Kent Hutchison
University of Colorado Boulder
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