Medical Cannabis: What You Need to Know-- Lunch & Learn with Michael Backes

Cannabis has been used therapeutically for over 4000 years.  This medicinal plant is recognized as a safe, effective and natural way to help manage a variety of conditions and symptoms including pain, nausea, muscle spasms, insomnia and anxiety. Many patients use cannabis as a complement or alternative to opiates to help relieve pain.  This class will cover Hawaiʻi's Medical Cannabis Program, smoke-free cannabis, dosing and special information for seniors. Michael Backes, author of Amazon's top-selling book, Cannabis Pharmacy, will discuss Hawaiʻi's quailfying conditions for using cannabis as well as the latest research on CBD and THC. If you, or someone you love, is considering medical cannabis therapy, this class is for you. Your registration fee includes class materials and a buffet deli lunch. The final 30 minutes are reserved for audience Q&A.