Dr. Adam Abodeely, MD

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Cannabis for Pain Management and Opioid Reduction

Dr. Adam Abodeely, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, Founder and CEO, Adirondack Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery, LLC

Pain management remains a critical challenge in modern healthcare, with limitations in current treatments contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis. In this presentation, Dr. Adam Abodeely, a physician and expert in pain management, explores the role of medical cannabis as a safer, effective alternative to opioids. Highlighting clinical cases and practical applications, Dr. Abodeely discusses how cannabis can address chronic pain while reducing opioid dependency and associated risks.

The presentation delves into the mechanisms of the endocannabinoid system, its interaction with inflammatory pathways, and the efficacy of cannabis in both acute and chronic pain settings. Through case studies, including a high-powered attorney who successfully transitioned from opioids to cannabis, Dr. Abodeely illustrates cannabis's potential to restore quality of life and improve patient outcomes.

This presentation emphasizes a paradigm shift towards integrating cannabis into pain management strategies, offering hope for patients and a path forward in combating the opioid epidemic.

Dr. Adam Abodeely, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, is the founder and CEO of Adirondack Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery, LLC, and holds dual board certifications in General and Colorectal Surgery. Specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and motility disorders, he has been a pioneer in integrating medical cannabis and alternative forms of healing into his practice since 2010 and formally integrated medical cannabis into his medical practice in 2016 and has since treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis.

Dr. Abodeely's dedication to holistic health and wellness led him to co-found Coral Cove Wellness Resort in Jamaica, where he serves as CEO. This resort and retreat is a sanctuary for exploring alternative wellness therapies, including cannabis, alternative wellness applications, integrative medicine, and psychedelics. Additionally, he is a sought-after consultant in the cannabis and wellness industry, offering expertise on various product and experience applications, alternative wellness methods, and product development.

As a thought leader in the cannabis industry, Dr. Abodeely has made significant contributions through his book, “A Surgeon’s Perspective on the Science & Truth of Cannabis,” numerous peer-reviewed publications, and educational platforms on cannabinoids. His leadership extends to his roles as the former Chairman of the Education and Dispensary Review Committees and as a current board member of the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists and The Cannavision InstituteTM.Dr. Tishler is a Cannabinoid Specialist and a patient-centric physician whose focus is to provide patients with ongoing guidance and care that they won’t find at card mills or dispensaries.