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The Most Misunderstood Medicine in Your Cabinet: Why Cannabis Matters

The Most Misunderstood Medicine in Your Cabinet: Why Cannabis Matters

Rewriting the Narrative: Why Cannabis is Way More Than You Think

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Ben Caplan, MD
Sep 12, 2024
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Cannabis is no longer just a plant with a controversial past—it’s the medicine that’s quietly revolutionizing healthcare from the ground up. While other medications are narrowly focused on treating isolated symptoms, one receptor or one physiological pathway at a time, cannabis is doing something out of a totally different playbook —it’s helping people heal from the inside out, addressing not just multiple receptors and a blend of different pathways, but also the sum total of those parts, that mysterious galaxy we affectionately call a whole person.

This isn’t just another alternative therapy. An effective acupuncturist can do wonders for localized pains or boosting energy. A perfect session of yoga can stretch the mind as well as the body. And for many, these types of outlets are a life saver. As we become a world that spins on high demand and convenience, without an abundant supply of healthcare providers, it’s becoming essential that there are effective solutions for millions of p…

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