Prof. Mike Barnes on Transforming Medical Cannabis in the UK | A2 THE SHOW #517

We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Mike Barnes to A2 THE SHOW. As a Director at Maple Tree Consultants, Prof. Barnes is a pioneering figure in the medical cannabis industry. His groundbreaking 2016 report significantly advanced cannabis use in the UK. Currently the Chief Medical Officer of Project Twenty21, he is working to secure NHS funding for medical cannabis. Prof. Barnes also founded the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and the Cannabis Industry Council, championing education and industry standards. With a 30-year career in neurorehabilitation, he is a respected educator and author of *The Beginner's Guide to Medical Cannabis*. Join us as we explore his insights on the transformative potential of medical cannabis. 👉Websites: https://www.profmichaelbarnes.co.uk/ https://www.mapletreeconsultants.co.uk/about For more information, please visit our website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ⏰Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 04:23 - Establishment of the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society and the Cannabis Industry Council 11:11 - Barriers to broader medical cannabis access in the UK, including bureaucracy and skepticism 16:04 - Explanation of the endocannabinoid system and its role in cannabis's medical benefits 20:02 - Addressing the skepticism about cannabis's diverse medical applications 25:00 - Understanding the Endocannabinoid System 30:00 - Discussion on the antidepressant properties of certain cannabinoids 35:03 - Increasing acceptance of botanical medicines 41:05 - Quality control in cannabis cultivation 46:00 - Importance of focusing on medical cannabis before recreational legalization 50:00 - Introduction to the importance of training for cannabis dispensers 🔔Get on an unforgettable adventure with 'A2 The Show'! From inspiring resilience to tickling your funny bone, our podcast is your beacon in the mental health fog. https://www.youtube.com/@A2TheShow/?sub_confirmation=1 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Music is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2GQye3rZo6oMf7bMXNyXy7?si=BZmmuvLjT6afpYRsVovWUg&nd=1&dlsi=2e7ed237a1b04221 👉ApplePodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a2-the-show/id1516414362 ✨Buy us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/a2theshow 🔗 Linktree https://linktr.ee/a2theshow ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a2theshow 👉Threads: https://www.threads.net/@a2theshow 👉Website: https://a2theshow.com/a2-the-show/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉 A² - Psychology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8R-GSmOLFA&list=PLJSbTfMFhOybbbcU4kKikwrRffQBtza6P&pp=iAQB 👉 A² Trending ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉Laugh Out Loud With The Hilarious Habibis: Mena Comedy At Hollywood Improv! | A2 THE SHOW #516 https://youtu.be/PvZ4prZ5yjk?si=J3foQEsy-BJ38_i0 👉Master Home Studios & Video Production with Junaid Ahmed: Founder of Humblezone | A2 THE SHOW #515 https://youtu.be/0R6cQSLM6KA?si=cGZFtUXThgGjLdCh 👉Ozempic Stories, Herpes Facts, and Wedding Wisdom with Abbas Jawhar| A2 The Show #514 https://youtu.be/XvK8xjb_5Co?si=-hRFjt5YJbYv0Xc0 👉Kevin Palmieri: Overcoming Rock Bottom, Self-Improvement & Podcast Success | A2 THE SHOW #513 https://youtu.be/ZP-LaPniknE?si=nXom_cnDK-rqsaLG 👉Explore Personal Growth, Business Success And Balance With Alan Lazaros | A2 The Show #512 https://youtu.be/-m8xH4WT8oM?si=dBlEmzvXMA_gzuWi ============================= Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshow Ali "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.com Saeed El Jammal @saeedjay97 Mohamed Owydat @mowydat Abbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3 Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flew Sherif Seif El Nasr For Collaboration and Business inquiries, please use the contact information below: 📩 Email: asquaredtheshow@gmail.com