Cannabis Revised: Navigating Medical Under a Legal Regime

Cannabis Revised: Navigating Medical Under a Legal Regime with Dr. Zach Walsh, Ph.D and Understanding Delivery Methods with Tim Dyer, Registered PharmacistWhen: Feb 3, 6 – 8pmWhere: Summerland Drop-in Centre – 9710 Brown StreetCost: Donations accepted for Kyla’s QuestEmail us to sign up at info@purplehempco.com or call 778-516-0089Refreshments servedNo cost for the workshop but you must be registered to attendZach Walsh, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where he directs the Therapeutic Recreational and Problematic Substance Use lab. His research on cannabis use has been presented to diverse audiences including the Canadian Senate, Canadian House of Commons and the Government of Uruguay and has been included in testimony to the Supreme Courts of BC, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Walsh’s research has been featured in the New York Times, Time magazine, the Times of India and High Times. He is the lead investigator for several ongoing studies of the therapeutic use of cannabis including a clinical trial of cannabis for PTSD, and federally-funded studies of the effects of cannabis legalization on health and well-being. Zach Walsh, PhD, RPsychAssociate Professor l Psychology The University of British ColumbiaTim Dyer is a Registered Pharmacist from Penticton who has spent the majority of the last 10 years working at the Pharmsasave in Summerland. Tim is now following his interest in medical cannabis and is providing dedicated education and information for patients. He takes a particular interest in medical cannabis and potential drug interactions to ensure patients can safely use cannabis as medicine.Tim is working with healthcare practitioners in the Okanagan and Vancouver – one of his goals is to help clients obtain access to safe, effective medical cannabis through affiliates who are accredited and government approved licensed producers (LP’s).