The New York Times’ recent cannabis coverage leans on cherry-picked data and fear-driven narratives—here’s why that matters. This is a cross-post from the Doctor Approved Cannabis substack by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, MD. More information below the article. Last week, the New York Time’s flagship podcast, The Daily,
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Lots of things have happened in my lifetime that I didn't think were possible. Gay marriage, the first Black president, Dolly Parton cloning her dog, $25 burgers at middle-of-the-road-ish restaurants. Some amazing, some bad, some bizarre, all unexpected. But a Republican presidential candidate suggesting he's open
Tip: If you are reading this, support the newsletter by subscribing! Science News * The forthcoming volume of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute will focus entirely on cannabis and include articles revealing: * Many cancer patients are spending more than $100 a month out of pocket on medical cannabis * Black
Science news * Using cannabis could increase efficiency in some parts of the brain according to a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from the Wake Forest University School of Medicine used a new brain mapping technology called connectomics—which looks at how neurons connect with one another—to
The most important thing to take away from this document is that American College of Physicians calls for decriminalization for the possession of small amounts of cannabis. It does not support a legal market for the plant. In this paper, they do not argue that the benefits of cannabis outweigh
Science News * Medical cannabis could help treat suicidal ideation. Drug Science , a UK-based research group, published a study in the Archives of Suicide Research that that cannabis might help relieve suicidal thoughts. The study looked at observational data about nearly 4000 patients seeking medical cannabis, and found that the prevalence