Episode Details

Is cannabis medicine, wellness, recreation… or all three?

In Episode 129 of The Elevated News Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, PhD, MSW, cannabis researcher, policy expert, former Drug Policy Alliance leader, and founder of Personal Plants, for one of the most balanced and honest conversations we have ever had about cannabis.

We break down:

• The real risks of cannabis use

• What a THC overdose actually is

• Medical vs wellness vs recreational use

• Minimum effective dose and why most people over consume

• Cannabis and mental health

• Why U.S. research is so limited

• Capitalism, corporatization, and the future of legalization

• How stories change laws

• Why legalization is not perfect but still better than prohibition

Dr. Reiman brings a rare middle ground perspective. Cannabis has powerful benefits, but it also has risks. The key is mindful use.

If you care about cannabis policy, health, harm reduction, or the future of legalization, this is a must watch episode.

Timestamps:

00:00 Tasty Intro

00:58 Introducing Dr. Amanda Reiman

02:42 Dr. Reiman’s backstory and cannabis activism

10:43 Harms and risks in cannabis use

16:43 When cannabis may lead to harm

22:58 Tips for safer cannabis use

30:09 Condition treatment vs symptom relief

35:26 The state of cannabis research

44:20 What she is optimistic about in the next 5 years

55:21 Law enforcement, prohibition, and money

59:21 Critical thinking shoutout

01:01:19 www.MyPersonalPlants.com

01:03:02 Outro

If you have ever wondered:

How much weed is too much?

Can you actually overdose on THC?

Is cannabis treating conditions or just symptoms?

What happens next for legalization?

This episode answers it.

Drop a comment and tell us:

Do you think cannabis is mostly medical, wellness, or recreational?

What does mindful use mean to you?

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