Cannabinology (MARIJUANA) Part 2 with Ziva Cooper and Caroline Melly

About this episode

In Part 2 of Cannabinology, experts discuss the effects of cannabis on neurodivergence, memory, and various health issues.

Neurodivergence and weed. Munchie remedies. Long term toking. The Entourage Effect. Drag a bean bag into the circle and kick back for Part 2 of Cannabinology with UCLA’s Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids director Dr. Ziva Cooper and Smith College cannabis anthropologist Dr. Caroline Melly. We’ll probe the great mystery and misfortune of hyperemesis, the effect of THC on memory and neuroplasticity, why edibles sometimes send you to a distant galaxy, CBD and inflammation, the risks of psychosis, older vs. younger brains and cannabis, a guy named Rick Simpson, how much weed is the right amount of weed, and if any studies warrant further research. Heads up: they do.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Caroline Melly, Dr Ziva Cooper

Topics covered

• neurodivergence
• cannabis
• THC
• CBD
• hyperemesis
• memory
• neuroplasticity
• edibles
• psychosis
• inflammation

Keywords

• Entourage Effect
• munchie remedies
• long term toking
• Rick Simpson
• cannabis research

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: MARIJUANA, Cannabinology

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