Treating Arthritis with Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Awareness Post-Webinar Resources
The Webinar
Thank you to everyone who attended the February 2nd Medical Marijuana Awareness & Wellness webinar on Arthritis and Medical Marijuana!
Watch the video on our YouTube channel! Your questions and comments during the live Q&A help to make a great source of information for the next person seeking treatment.
Speakers featured in this webinar were host Marc Matoza and Jenni Fried, Regional Sales Manager for MÜV by Verano.
Ongoing Education
We’ve partnered with medical marijuana education experts to provide you further resources on the topic of arthritis and medical marijuana.
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Discounts and Deals
- MMTCFL Discounts
- My Botanica Wellness Discounts
- MÜV by Verano Discounts
Meet the Speakers
- Marc Matoza, Marijuana Med Today
- Jenni Fried, MÜV by Verano
Overview: What is Arthritis?
- Medical Marijuana 101
- MMTCFL Chronic Conditions Resources
- How Cannabis Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with Dr. Daniela Garelick, MD
Materials from the Webinar
- View the slides from the live presentation
- How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation with Thomas DeLauer
- Weed (Parts 1-4) with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Cannachats Recommended Reading
- Arthritis & Medical Marijuana
- Basics of Medical Marijuana in Florida
Discounts and Deals
Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida
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MÜV by Verano
MÜV was created by pioneers in agriculture, cannabis, and pharmaceuticals. Together, our team of industry leaders developed the popular MÜV brand and continues to share their goal of being the leading medical cannabis company in Florida.
Featured Discount
First-Time New MÜV Patient Discount
Must be brand new patient to MÜV. Limit to one time use. Not stackable with other discounts.
MÜV Cannabis Patient Travel Discount
Patients who travel over 100 miles are eligible for a discount applied to each purchase. Must show proof of travel distance (e.g. current ID or proof of address). Not stackable with other discounts.
Senior Citizen 55+ Discount
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Pediatrics Discount for MÜV Cannabis Patients
Available to patients under the age of 18. Discount can be used on any product recommended by a physician. Not stackable with other discounts.
MÜV Medical Marijuana Veterans Discount
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Patient Referral Program
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Our patients can be our best ambassadors, and we think they deserve to be rewarded for that. Whenever you refer a friend who has never been to any MÜV location, we’ll give you $25 towards your next MÜV purchase. Your referred friend will receive a 25% discount on their first purchase.
Meet the Speakers
Marc Matoza, Series Host
President and Founder, Marijuana Med Today
Read more about Marc Matoza
Marc is a technology and business development manager with expertise in technology, database, cybersecurity, and online/web/mobile computing. As an inventor, computer scientist, and entrepreneur, he has developed innovative tech products including a leading relational database, multiple digital multilingual dictionaries, a digital bilingual reference/grammar-checking word processing add-on, golf [sports] swing video capture & analysis solutions, and certified safe anti-microbial environments.
Marc’s multinational background includes technology and corporate management experience with Hewlett Packard, Netscape Communications, Ashton-Tate, AlphaGraphics SA, MarcTech SA/LLC, and Swing Solutions. This includes managing operations in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the USA. He has a Computer Science Degree from California Polytechnic State University.
Read about Medical Marijuana Awareness Webinars
Jenni Fried
Regional Sales Manager, MÜV by Verano
Read more about Jenni Fried
Jenni Fried made her way into the medical cannabis industry following her mother’s unexpected diagnosis of cancer, previously working as a speech-language pathologist in the school system. She now spends most of her days providing education to physicians, patients, and members of the community on the medicinal properties and healing benefits of cannabis.
In addition to being a proponent and advocate of this plant, she is an avid Disney lover, loves to follow the Dave Matthews Band, and is passionate about fitness and overall health and wellness. Jenni loves engaging with the community and spreading education and information about alternative medicinal treatments.
Webinars Featuring Jenni Fried
Topicals / November 3, 2021
Seniors & Medical Marijuana / May 5, 2021
Seniors & Medical Marijuana / January 13, 2021
Seniors & Medical Marijuana / September 23, 2020
What is Arthritis?
Overview by Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida
The joints in our body, which are located between our bones, grant us flexibility and mobility. The joints are cushioned by cartilage which, over time, gets worn away. This is when bones start to rub against one another, leading to the pain and discomfort known as Arthritis.
See Also from MMTCFL:
How Cannabis Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Dr. Daniela Garelick, MD | The Cannigma, Feb. 2020
“There are several different types of arthritis. They all cause pain and inflammation in the joints, but each type of arthritis progresses in a different way and has different treatments and causes. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is among the most common forms of arthritis. It is estimated to affect as much as 1% of the global population.
Although rheumatoid arthritis commonly affects the joints, it’s impact can be felt throughout the body and is a systemic disease. That means that it can also attack entire body systems, like your eyes, blood vessels, skin, or even your lungs or your heart.”
Materials from the Webinar
How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation
Thomas DeLauer | Octagon Biolabs CBD, Aug. 2018
“Cytokines are signaling proteins that ultimately recruit inflammation to happen. Cytokines will trigger specific immune cells to release inflammation or actually even reduce inflammation, given the right circumstances. […] CBD actually modulates the cytokine production.”
Weed (Parts 1-3)
CNN Documentary | Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 2013-2015
Weed (Part 4)
CNN Documentary | Dr. Sanjay Gupta, 2016
Dr. Sanjay Gupta‘s enterprise reporting on medical marijuana has led to five documentary films, “Weed,” which were awarded the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.
Cannachats Recommended Reading
Arthritis & Medical Marijuana
Cannabis Pharmacy: The practical guide to medical marijuana (2017)
Backes, M. Weil, A. McCue, J.D.
Can Cannabis Help Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Dr. Daniela Garelick, The Cannigma
Basics of Medical Marijuana in Florida
Office of Medical Marijuana Use
Florida Department of Health | KnowtheFactsMMJ.com
Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Application
Click to Download from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use
Medical Marijuana Patient Webinars
MarijuanaAware.com
Cannabis 101 with Leafly
Leafly.com | Cannabis 101
Suncoast NORML
suncoastnorml.org
Supplemental Research
Can Cannabis Help Osteoarthritis?
Mary Biles, The Cannigma
Cannabinoids, and Related Analogs in Inflammation
Sumner H. Burstien and Robert B. Zurnier, “CThe AAPS Journal 11.1 (2009):109.
CBD: A Patients Guide to Medical Cannabis: Healing without the High. Pg. 103-105. Leinow, L. &. (2017).
The Cannabis Health Index, pgs. 259-264. Uwe Blesching, P. (2015).
Cannabinoid Delivery Systems for Pain and Inflammation Treatment. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Bruni, N., Della Pepa, C., Oliaro-Bosso, S., Pessione, E., Gastaldi, D., & Dosio, F. (2018). 23(10), 2478. doi:10.3390/molecules23102478
Antidepressants and gabapentinoids in neuropathic pain: mechanic insights (2016)
Neuroscience; 338:183-206. Kremer M.
The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabiniol is an oral anti-arthritic in murine collageninduced arthritis. Malfat, A. G. (2000). Proc Natl Acad Sci USA (17), 9561-66
Does CBD help with arthritis pain?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD, Harvard Health Blog
Americans for Safe Access