What are “Magic Mushrooms”? “Magic mushrooms,” also known as “shrooms” among many other names, are mushrooms containing the hallucinogen psilocybin. This compound is found in over 200 types of mushrooms and works, at least partially, by binding to certain serotonin receptors subtypes, especially in the prefrontal cortex. Other potential mechanisms of action include increases in…
Medical marijuana – or cannabis – is one of the hottest topics in oncology right now. This is especially true as more and more countries and states have legalized, or are working towards legalizing, medical cannabis. Some patient groups and alternative medicine providers view marijuana as a miracle treatment for a range of conditions. However,…
In this medical cannabis advisory board case study, we summarize the design, results, outcomes, and benefits of conducting a series of online touchpoints for creating educational materials with key opinion leaders. In the first of two planned touchpoints, the client used interactive group discussion tools to gather important insights from senior medical cannabis dispensary representatives on their…