The Science of Cannabis: Does It Help or Hurt With Anxiety? Is It Addictive? What's the Safest Way To Use It? | Dr. Riley Kirk

Everything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask.

Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines.

In this episode we talk about:

• The endocannabinoid system – and how it works in the body
• The science-backed health benefits of cannabis
• The risks of cannabis use – including questions about psychosis, schizophrenia, and specific risks for adolescents
• The fascinating history of the cannabis plant
• The criminalization, racism and propaganda machine within that history
• The legality of cannabis now in the US
• Different modes of use
• Where to source your products
• And much more

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• Bioactive podcast
• @cannabichem
• The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP)

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