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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

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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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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

Join Dan's online community here

Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources:

Thanks to our sponsors:

AT&T: Happy Holidays from AT&T. Connecting changes everything. Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host. Function Health: Visit www.functionhealth.com/Happier or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.

To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

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