SOUTHAMPTON, NY — The 7th Annual Hampton Cannabis Expo, “Psychedelics & Cannabis in Chronic Disease Management: Integrative Medicine Approaches,” is set to unfold in the Hamptons soon.
The event takes place on Thursday, August 1st from 1:00pm to 10:00pm at Little Beach Harvest, on the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton.
According to organizers, the event, which will be held at the Shinnecock Nation, will focus on the cannabis industry, “emphasizing psychedelic and medical cannabis in chronic disease management. It will bring together industry leaders, researchers and practitioners to explore innovative treatments and strengthen collaborations in integrative medicine.”
The event reflects a strategic shift to align with the latest trends in medical cannabis and psychedelic treatments, organizers said.
According to organizers, “Public perception and evolving regulations are pushing psychedelics and medical cannabis into mainstream medical research. Over 50 US sites are conducting clinical trials of psychedelics for conditions such as depression and PTSD,” a release said. .
Gary Bierfriend, creator and producer of the THC Expo, emphasizes the importance of sharing the latest research and integrated approaches with the public. The event will bring together clinicians, pharmaceutical and biotech representatives, investors, legal experts and wellness product developers to explore new integrated medicine approaches, organizers said.
And, THC Expo organizers added, “The people of Shinnecock's history of using natural remedies aligns perfectly with the event's focus on integrative medicine.”
The event will feature special guest Tremaine S. Wright, chairman of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, who will provide insight into regulatory developments and the future of medical cannabis.
Dr. Natanya Wachtel, award-winning behavioral psychologist, will host a panel on “Psychedelics and Cannabis in Integrative Medicine Approaches to Chronic Illness Management.”
The event will also feature panel discussions, presentations and exhibitor booths.
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