Medical cannabis and arthritis: What the research shows

May 27, 2026 6-7pm ET | Zoom webinar

When you’re managing arthritis pain, you may be searching for new ways to feel better and wondering: Are there other options to help manage my symptoms? Could medical cannabis help me? Is it safe? And what does the research actually say?  

Join us for an Arthritis Talks webinar with researcher, Dr. Jason McDougall, to hear expert guidance on the role medical cannabis can have in managing arthritis — and get answers to your questions. 

Webinar registration

In this free 60-minute session, you will get answers to:

•  What is the endocannabinoid system and why is it important for people living with arthritis?  

•  Can medical cannabis prevent pain and joint damage?

•  Can medical cannabis benefit people at different stages of their arthritis journey?

•  What do we currently know about medical cannabis for arthritis and what key areas of research still need to be done?  

• Outside of medical cannabis, what exciting research is on the horizon? 

Speakers

Dr. Jason McDougall, a researcher at Dalhousie University in Halifax, focuses his research on the neurobiology of pain and inflammation in the development of arthritis. His research is currently examining the role of cannabinoids and proteinases in the control of arthritis pain and inflammation. His research goal is to identify novel drug targets and develop new treatments which will help alleviate chronic pain and resolve joint inflammation.