The Cannabis Center of Excellence#

Overview#

The Cannabis Center of Excellence, INC. (CCOE) is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing medical cannabis research, education, and advocacy. By uniting patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers, the CCOE drives ethical, evidence-based research and programming to promote social justice within the cannabis industry.

Key Objectives#

Research#

The CCOE conducts citizen-science-focused population studies to gather valuable data on medical and adult-use cannabis. Their research projects aim to understand the benefits and challenges associated with cannabis use, particularly for specific groups like veterans and healthcare providers.

Education#

The organization provides educational resources to improve the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare providers, patients, and the general public about medical cannabis. Their educational initiatives include webinars, training programs, and public outreach events.

Advocacy#

The CCOE is committed to promoting social justice in the cannabis industry. They work to reduce stigma and increase access to cannabis for therapeutic purposes, advocating for policy changes that support these goals.

Current Projects#

Veteran Access to Medical Cannabis#

In collaboration with Gibby's Garden and other partners, the CCOE launched a research project to study veteran access to medical cannabis in Massachusetts. This study aims to gather feedback from veterans on their experiences with cannabis products and its impact on their health:citation[oaicite:2]{index=2}:citation[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Citizen Science Studies#

The CCOE has conducted various studies, including the Anonymous Veterans Health & Cannabis Citizen Science Study and the Healthcare Provider Medical Cannabis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices study. These projects help to gather crucial data that informs their advocacy and educational efforts:citation[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Get Involved#

Join the Cannabis Center of Excellence community to contribute to meaningful research, access educational resources, and support advocacy efforts. Become a part of the movement to advance understanding and acceptance of medical cannabis.

Contact Information#

For more information and to get involved, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Visit: Cannabis Center of Excellence