The Doctor's Lounge: Clinical Perspectives on Cannabis brings medical experts from around the globe to answer your questions about cannabinoids. The Doctor's Lounge is hosted by Mary Clifton, M.D., a board-certified, licensed, internal medicine doctor. She is a best-selling author and consultant and a highly recognized expert and speaker on the impacts and applications of CBD and Cannabis. She is a sought-after speaker with an impressive list of former clients and speaks at major cannabinoid events around the world, including Africa, Europe and Asia. 

On this episode of The Doctor's Lounge: Clinical Perspectives on Cannabis, moderator Zachary Moore, PhD, Senior Director at Csequence, joins host Mary Clifton, MD, and Jeffrey S. Block, MD, a healthcare consultant specializing in botanical medicines and is the founder of Nurturing Nature Group. Today, they discuss all things relating to opioid abuse and how cannabis can mitigate cravings and withdrawals.

Jeffrey S. Block, M.D. is a nationally respected authority in both the health-care and natural earth sciences concerning botanical medicine education and research, and the principal partner  of Nurturing NatureGroup Consultants, a professional independent consultancy providing client organizations with advanced scientific guidance. This industry-wide consultancy provides insight by translating the evolving new science’s evidence-based objective data. These essential analyses benefit a client’s ultimate success by providing knowledge of critical competitive advantages needed to reach performance goals.

[07:50] Current opioid users and its potential misuse

[14:59] Ethics of withdrawal medication combined with cannabis

[22:11] Where to begin looking for specific treatment for back pain

[35:19] The future of legal cannabis prescriptions in substitution for opiates

[42:54] Clinics and their administration of opioids

[46:05] Discussing the chances of ending the national opioid crisis

DISCLAIMER- This podcast is done in collaboration with the National Association of Cannabis Businesses, Csequence, and cbdandcannabisinfo.com. The information on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.