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Reefer MEDnessAuthor: Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist
As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on peoples use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis. Language: en-ca Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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E169 - From “Street Drug” to Medicine: How Cannabis Is Taught in Pharmacy School with Ariana
Tuesday, 17 March, 2026
What are future pharmacists really being taught about cannabis—and is the stigma finally disappearing?In this episode of Reefer MEDness, Trevor and Kirk sit down with a University of Manitoba pharmacy student Ariana to explore how cannabis is being taught in modern healthcare education. From cannabinoid receptors (CB1/CB2) to drug interactions via CYP3A4, this conversation breaks down how cannabis is shifting from stigma to legitimate therapy.You’ll learn about routes of administration, medical uses like pain and chemotherapy-induced nausea, and why healthcare providers must consider cannabis in patient care. Perhaps most importantly, Ariana provides insight into a cultural shift: cannabis is no longer viewed solely as a “drug of abuse,” but is starting to be seen as a legitimate therapeutic option within healthcare education.Listen now to learn how cannabis education is reshaping pharmacy, patient care, and clinical decision-making.College of Pharmacy - University of Manitoba - WebsiteTranscripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca
