Public invited to medical cannabis forum

Public invited to medical cannabis forum

April 1, 2025 at 9:00 am  Education, Kamloops, News

How can medical cannabis be used as an alternate therapy for addiction and what does this mean to our community?

That is the focus of a free, public forum, Medical Cannabis and Recovery, hosted by Thompson Rivers University (TRU) on Saturday, April 26, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the TRU Clock Tower Alumni Theatre. The forum is open to the public, health-care professionals and researchers interested in cannabis and recovery solutions.

Dr. Florriann Fehr, an associate professor in the TRU School of Nursing and principal investigator on the Maverick Research Project, is leading the forum. Guest speakers are:

  • Ian Mitchell, emergency physician at Royal Inland
  • Michael Koehn, registered clinical counsellor and founder of the CannSolve Clinic
  • Taylor Pridy, peer co-ordinator with Kamloops/Penticton-ASK Wellness Society
  • M.J. Milloy, research scientist with the BC Centre on Substance Use
  • Zach Walsh, psychology professor at UBC and director of the Therapeutic Recreational and Problematic Substance Use lab
  • Bob Hughes, executive director with ASK Wellness

The Medical Cannabis and Recovery Forum will explore the evolving role of cannabis in harm reduction and addiction care. Key topics include:

  • Dispelling myths: Insights debunking misconceptions, including the sativa versus indica myth.
  • THC-CBD relationship: How these cannabinoids interact and influence recovery outcomes.
  • Lived experiences: Personal recovery stories and frontline insights from health-care workers.
  • Harm reduction and healing: Using cannabis as a tool in addiction recovery.
  • Research and collaboration: Cutting-edge studies, policy challenges and community partnerships.
  • New cannabinoids: Emerging compounds like CBN, CBG and THCV and their therapeutic potential.

The event is free to attend, but registration is requested to accommodate seating.

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