Foundation for an Informed Texas is a public non-profit which focuses on cannabis education. During the pandemic, we have focused on creating pertinent and timely virtual educational catalog for Texas.
Here is an overview of the content you will enjoy:
Ask the Doctors: Join two preeminent doctors in cannabis research, Ethan Russo, MD, and Sue Sisley, MD, for a discussion about medical cannabis, their research findings, and upcoming research projects.
Best Practices for Hemp in Texas: As Texas progresses through our inaugural hemp season, education on the burgeoning market is imperative. Our presenters cover:
- The State of Hemp in Texas
- Sustainable Cultivation and Cultivar Selection
- Harvesting
- Testing and Development
- Application and Reporting
- Current Research for
- Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
- Fluence
Texas Veteran Cannabis Conference: Learn from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Jordan Tishler, MD, Bryon Adinoff, MD, Wendy Askew, MD, Darina Douchi, Pharm(D), as well as two panels of veterans which focus on “Pain, PTSD and Cannabis”, “Veteran Engagement”, and medical professionals who touch on how medical cannabis works and its effects on PTSD and Pain as well as potential prescription drug interactions.
How to Become a Patient in the Texas Compassionate Use Program: Texas Compassionate Use Program (T.CUP) physician Dr. Allison Kendrick offers a patient tutorial on how a patient qualifies and enrolls in T.CUP. We also cover more about the telemedicine process, as well as the types of medications/uptake methods that are available.
Examining Racial Disparity and Social Justice in Texas: This seminar is a timely examination of the intersection of cannabis and race. Dr. Oga Obie, Dr. Elias Jackson, and Dr. Rita McGuire discuss how cannabis works, as well as some of the science and research surrounding the plant. Our esteemed presenters also cover:
- Racial Disparity in Policing for Cannabis Possession
- Texas Patient Study: What Can We Learn?
- Social Equity: How Can We Do Better?
- Activist Panel: Examining Racial Disparity and Social Justice in Texas
- Expunction Workshop
Cannabis and Sexual Health: Cannabis consumers often find that cannabis has a distinctly positive effect on their sexual health and experiences. Our Medical Director, Wendy Askew, MD, Mark Worster, RN-BSN, AFA, MCST, and guests will discuss cannabis’ role as an aphrodisiac, a vasodilator, a disinhibitor, an analgesic, and more.
In an endeavor to provide educational materials to legislators and their staffers, we are offering them complimentary access to our full professional educational catalog. To help offset the cost, please consider making a donation to our efforts today!