VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A presentation on the history of cannabis and hemp will be held on Thursday, March 28th in Valley City.

Gail Pederson, SPRN, HN-BC, will speak on “The Ins and Outs of Cannabis & Medical Marijuana” on Thursday, March 28th at 7p.m. in Rhoades Science Center on the campus of Valley City State University.

Pederson will explain what the endocannabinoid system is, and how it creates balance (homeostasis) in our bodies. You will learn how to support your ECS to promote total wellness and learn about ECS deficiencies. She will define the differences between Hemp CBD and Medical Cannabis CBD, THC and Terpenes. Gail will provide what you should look for in quality in over the counter CBD products. Side effects and medication interactions with the use of CBD and Medical Marijuana will also be addressed.  The North Dakota Medical Marijuana Program will be outlined, including what qualifying conditions are approved for certification in North Dakota and how to apply to receive a medical card.

Pederson is a Specialty Practice RN in Holistic Nursing. She has a private practice, “Be Well Healing Arts”, and offers complimentary therapies and education in Valley City, ND. A long-time member of The American Holistic Nurses Association, she has been a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse since 2000. She is a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and has completed the Certificate program in Cannabis Nursing through The Medical Cannabis Institute.

This presentation, free and open to the public, is sponsored by What In The World Is Going On? a campus/community organization dedicated to stimulating discussion about current topics of interest in our state and nation. For further information call 701-845-7321.

Story and photo submitted to NewsDakota.com by Kay Kringlie.