Weed Love to Know the Data on THC

On this week's episode of the pod, we talk THC (the high-producing cousin of CBD that we tackled last week).

We kick things off with a molecular biology primer on THC, endocannabinoids, and why marijuana elicits a high. We discuss THC's effects on the brain and how it impacts movement, learning, and cognitive function. We take a brief detour to tackle the legality of marijuana and some reasons why people advocate for and against its decriminalization. We chat about Delta 8 THC (and how it is different from Delta 9) and its growing popularity. Next, we spend some time covering different ways that THC can be consumed and the respective ways body and mind are impacted. We of course tackle the available evidence on THC's effectiveness against several outcomes such as chronic pain, anxiety, and neurological issues, as well as potential harms. We wrap things up with a brief conversation about whether marijuana is a gateway drug. Yep, we hit all the high points-- pun intended. You don't want to miss this!

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