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Response: The Kurzgesagt video
Separating the Bud from the Bull: My Take on the Viral Video
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Cannabis: Clearing the Smoke on Fact, Fiction, and Everything in Between
A Deep Dive into the Kurzgesagt Video—and What It Missed
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The Doctor is In: Talk Cannabis Myths vs Realities
Announcing a live talk @ Needham Library, 11/19/24 @ 7:30 PM EST (on TV and live on Substack)
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The Danger Lurking in Street Cannabis: The Rise of Fentanyl-Contaminated Products
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid approved for medical use as a painkiller.
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Cannabis and Cognition: Not the Brain Drain You’ve Been Warned About
A 44-Year Study Flips the Script on Cannabis and Mental Decline—Could THC Actually Spare Your Smarts?
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Breaking Free from Opioids: Can Cannabis Be the Answer?
The surprising science behind cannabis as a safer, adaptable tool for managing pain and reducing dependence on opioids.
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Cultivating Compassion: How Caring for Those We Struggle With Can Transform Our Wellbeing
The Secret Health Hack That Starts with Your Worst Enemy: Why Compassion Could Be Your Best Kept Advantage
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What if the Media Reported on Prescription Drugs Like They Do on Cannabis?
The New York Times’ recent cannabis coverage leans on cherry-picked data and fear-driven narratives—here’s why that matters.
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Q&A with Chris Faraone: Unraveling the Evolution of Cannabis Journalism, Beyond the Headlines
A Candid Conversation with Chris, Veteran Journalist and Co-Founder of Talking Joints Memo, on Navigating the Challenges and Triumphs of Covering…
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October 2024

When Cannabis Calls CPS: Bias and Outdated Policies Target Minority Families
New research reveals the harsh truth—parents of color are scrutinized, investigated, and often separated from their children over cannabis use, while…
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THC 101: Your Beginner’s Cheat Sheet to the Cannabis Marketplace
From First-Timers to Confident Consumers: Know Yourself, Know Your Cannabis
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Leveling Up with Medical Cannabis: For the Seasoned User Ready for More
Explore New Products, Optimize Your Doses, and Refine Your Routine with Professional Guidance
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