Cannabinoids and Cannabis for chronic pain by Dr. Andrea Furlan MD PhD

Cannabinoids are substances derived from cannabis, examples are THC and CBD. In this video Dr. Furlan explains what they do in our body. 00:41 What are cannabinoids? 01:14 Receptors CB1 and CB2 01:35 Endogenous cannabinoids, anandamide 01:47 Synthetic cannabinoids 01:54 Dronabinol 02:07 Nabilone, severe neuropathic pain 02:44 Cannabinoids from cannabis plant: tetrachydrocannbinol and cannabidiol 03:10 THC and CBD 03:25 Hemp plants 03:35 Effects of THC in our body: euphoria and relaxation 03:40 Effects of CBD 04:00 Medical marijuana: spasticity, multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain, seizures, nausea and vomiting. 04:31 Use of cannabinoids for chronic pain 04:58 Post-herpetic neuralgia, herpes zoster, diabetic neuropathy, spinal cord injury, stroke 05:24 CBD for neuropathic pain, stop taking opioids 05:56 Cananbis vs opioids 06:30 Sleep, anxiety 06:45 Smoked, ingested, vaporized or edibles 07:20 Risks of Cannabis and cannabinoids 09:06 Pregnancy 09:26 Toolbox for self-management Subscribe to this channel:http://bit.ly/DrFurlan #drAndreaFurlan #DrFurlan #DoctorFurlan Letҳ meet on Social Media: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.andrea.furlan/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dr.andrea.furlan Twitter:https://twitter.com/adfurlan LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drandreafurlan/ ============================================= ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. =============================================