Pbs062_Cannabis Pharmacology series_part 1

A series not just for Budtenders.
The wellness, health & medical applications of cannabis are extremely promising, but the many active compounds in cannabis make it difficult to understand and predict the impacts. In this series of podcasts, we’ll dive deep on one of the most well-researched papers on the pharmacology of individual terpenes & cannabinoids to better understand how they may support our health & wellness.
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Paper Discussed
[1] “Cannabis Pharmacology: The Usual Suspects and a Few Promising Leads” by Dr. Ethan Russo and Jahan Marcu Ph.D.

Pbs061_Cannabis Smell Cannon

Many cities are banning cannabis businesses after it’s legalized by the State. However individuals can still grow for personal use where commercial cannabis is banned (if home grows are allowed). As cities take unique steps toward enforcement it’s critical to know what you can legally grow!
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One Article Discussed
[1] “Michigan Town Buys ‘Nasal Ranger’ to Track Down Stinky Marijuana Plants” from Newsweek

Pbs060_‘Marijuana is not Harmless’ campaign

Colorado has the oldest US cannabis market, providing lots of data on adult use. However, some county commissioners are drawing negative conclusions from that data to start an ad campaign highlighting the "dangers" of cannabis.  We'll discuss the drawbacks critics are citing & the importance of correlation vs causation to get a better look at the true net impacts of cannabis use.
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One Article Discussed
[1] “Weld County initiates ‘Marijuana is not Harmless’ campaign with billboards, more” from Greeley Tribune