E107 - Ethan Russo - Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and THCV

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A short intro for the eminent Dr. Ethan Russo is challenging. Ethan Russo is a neurologist who explored the Amazon rain forest in the 90's to explore medicinal plants with aboriginal tribes. He returned to the USA and became interested in medicinal cannabis. He quickly became an expert in the field, and worked as a consultant for GW Pharmaceuticals. Later, as a Senior Medical Advisor for GW, he was involved with the development of Sativex and Epidiolex.

Dr. Russo founded CReDO Science, who create innovative products and services related to cannabis and the endocannabinoid system.

Trevor and Dr. Russo discuss Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). It is a relatively rare, but very unpleasant condition that causes some heavy users of cannabis to be very nauseous and vomit a lot. Dr. Russo and collaborators have developed a genetic test that may be able to predict who will get CHS and thus who might want to avoid THC containing cannabis altogether.

Then Trevor and Dr. Russo discuss THCV. Come hear about all the potential indications for this lesser known cannabinoid.

Make sure you listen to the very, very end of this episode for a hidden my cannabis story.

Ethan Russo Website - ethanrusso.org

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Survey and Genomic Investigation - article

CHS DNA test - what-is-chs.com

Music by:

Nelson Little - High Road - YouTube

Additional Music:

Desiree Dorion desireedorion.com

Marc Clement - Facebook

Transcripts, papers and so much more at: reefermed.ca