History of Cannabis

Speaker Raymond Bertino. The history of cannabis will be covered from prehistoric times to the early 20th Century. Areas covered will include archeology, medieval uses including medical, and its importance for ship-building. Areas of the world where the plant had particular use as an intoxicant will be discussed including India, Egypt, East Africa and Mexico. The 19th century and early 20th century worldwide concerns about the use of narcotics will also be discussed.

Video link: https://vimeo.com/785245295/02740bb504

Speaker Details

Full Name
Raymond Bertino

Position
MD

Bio
Dr. Bertino is a retired Vascular and Interventional Radiologist. He is a Clinical Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria. He is the former President of the Illinois Radiological Society and a Fellow in the American College of Radiology and in the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound.

He retired from radiology practice 6 years ago and started working on addiction medicine advocacy. He has been involved in many organizations and projects at the local, state and national levels all with the goal of the reduction of substance use disorders.

He is President of the Illinois Society of Addiction Medicine.