Examining Cannabinoids in the Epilepsy Treatment Spectrum

This session will discuss the use of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a heterogeneous illness with a complex neuropsychiatric symptom profile. Aspects of cannabinoids may lend themselves to treat the varied symptoms that may co-occur with seizure disorders. An overview of approaches for treatment with cannabinoids will be discussed.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the overlaps of neurologic and psychiatric diagnostic and treatment approaches in epilepsy
  • Discuss the role of the endocannabinoid system
  • Identify potential treatment options for using cannabinoid-based products for epilepsy

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
Course opens: 
11/01/2021
Course expires: 
11/01/2022
Part of: 
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Jay Salpekar, MD, FANPA, FAES, DFAACAP

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AANP
  • 1.00 ACCME (All Other)
  • 1.00 ACCME (MD/DO Only)
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 APA
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