Learn about the connections between cannabis and opioids and what studies show the benefits or downside of cannabis treatment for pain.

This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act.  

0.75 CME credits.
$50 TPS Member / $65 Non-TPS Members

Presented at the 13th Annual Texas Pain Society Scientific Conference on October 23, 2021.

Objectives:

• Learn about the connections between cannabis and opioids and what studies show the benefits or downside of cannabis treatment for pain.

CME Credits:

The Texas Pain Society is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Texas Pain Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course has been designated by Texas Pain Society for 0.75 credit(s) of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility.

This activity partially meets the requirements of the MATE Act.

This online activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology^TM (MOCA^®) program, known as MOCA 2.0^®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0^® requirements.

Target Audience:

Texas physicians,  advanced practice nurses, and physician assistants. 

Disclosures to the Learner:

1. Notice of requirements for successful completion of continuing education activity:

-Register for the course.

-View the video in its entirety.

-Complete the evaluation.

-Complete the assessment.

2. The Texas Pain Society's web-based course has received no commercial support. 

3. Disclosure of financial relationships:

The speakers and/or committee members below have disclosed the following financial relationships:

SAMER NAROUZE, MD, PhD is consulting for research protocol for Vertex Pharmaceutical.     

• • • All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
    • All other speakers and planners have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

4. Non-endorsement Statement:

Accredited status does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or services by the Texas Pain Society or the Texas Medical Association.

5. Off-Label Use:

There is no discussion of off-label use in this presentation.

Release Date and Expiration Date:

Recorded: October 23, 2021
Released:  April 26, 2022
Expires:     April 26, 2025

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