About this episode
Dr. Riley Kirk answers listener questions about cannabis science and education while reflecting on the past year and future plans.
In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk shares a 2025 year-in-review and announces exciting news about teaching a cannabis chemistry and pharmacology course at Vermont State University next Spring. Riley then dives into a Q&A packed with highly requested cannabis education topics, answering real listener questions about nanoemulsification safety, whether CBN truly helps with sleep, and the pros and cons of dabbing concentrates. She also breaks down how to talk to family about cannabis use, the science behind THC:CBD ratios, why “indica vs. sativa” is largely a myth, and how different strain chemistries influence effects. Riley explains the difference between live resin vs. live rosin vape cartridges, how nano cannabis products work in the body, and whether already-vaped cannabis is still edible or effective. If you are curious about cannabis science, consumption methods, harm reduction, or understanding how cannabinoids and terpenes really work, this episode is packed with practical insights. Riley closes with a warm holiday message and a look ahead at what’s coming in 2026. Topics covered: cannabis chemistry, nano THC safety, CBN for sleep, dabbing benefits…
People in this episode
Host: Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.
Topics covered
- cannabis chemistry
- nano THC safety
- CBN for sleep
- dabbing benefits
- THC/CBD ratios
- terpene science
- cannabis education
Keywords
- cannabis
- pharmacology
- nanoemulsification
- indica vs. sativa
- live resin
- live rosin
- cannabinoids
- terpenes
- harm reduction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vermont State University
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