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Thorsten Rudroff PhD, Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology, as well as, Asst. Prof. of Neurology Movement Disorders, at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He will discuss and explore – high levels of THC in medication used by the elderly may cause problems with cognitive ability? The lack of guidelines means there is little protection against this. Dr. Rudroff sets out to find the right rations of THC and CBD in medication to effectively treat symptoms in elderly patients.

Morgan Fox, Director of Communications for the National Cannabis Industry Association, shares with us the most up-to-date news on a recent bill that passed a House of Representatives Committee in Virginia. This momentous bill will approve cannabis for the treatment of veterans where it is legal. This precedent set in various states will most likely help momentum to move policy on the national level.

Dr. Jordan Tishler shares with us how cannabis is used to treat for glaucoma. Glaucoma is a prevalent ailment that effects the eye, and without treatment can cause blindness. He will detail how this happens. Medical research has shown that cannabis is an effective treatment to dramatically decrease symptoms created by glaucoma. Unfortunately, permission for this treatment is often more of a political question than a medical issue.

Dan Heady reveals the start and evolution of the Veterans Cannabis Group of Arizona. This was born to assist veterans who need cannabis treatment, but who do not know where find it nor can afford it. Many veterans who sought treatment on their own were subsequently tested, and drummed out of the military for because of use. This group is formed by veterans for veterans to help those who are caught between worlds and need assistance.