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Cannabis for Stiff Person Syndrome anxiety autoimmune disease cannabis oil cb1 cb2 cbd muscle spasms pain stiff person syndrome thc Oct 28, 2025

 

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland

In this episode, meet Robin. After receiving the Anthrax vaccine during her military service, Robyn's health began to decline, leading to 17 surgeries over two decades to address numerous health complications. Now facing Stiff Person Syndrome, she's found relief through Cannabis therapy and joins us from North Carolina to sh...

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Cannabis and Oral Health cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbd dental health ediable endocannabinoids entourage effect inflammation oral heath pain phytocannabinoids thc tincture Oct 28, 2025

 

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

In this episode, Dr Kirk dives deep into oral health with the incredible Stacy Bobak, a powerhouse educator, communicator, and advocate who is changing the way we think about dentistry and wellness.

Stacy is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Cannabis Educator from Ontario, Canada. She’s the creator and owner of CannaDent, a first-of-its-kind educ

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Cannabis and Meditation: A Sacred Return to Presence anxiety cbg cbn depression ecs edibles endocannabinoid system (ecs) linalool pain pinene ptsd stress thc thca vaporization Oct 28, 2025

 

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to ignore how commonplace stress, anxiety, and illness are. Most people are not even aware that there is a way to calm those racing thoughts and cultivate inner peace. For many, the idea of a daily meditation practice may feel daunting when their body is in pain, the monkey mind is too active, or emotions ar...

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Alternative to Opioids addiction alcohol cessation cbd chronic pain opioid cessation opioids pain thc Aug 27, 2025

By Dr. Michele Ross

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

 

With the U.S. still healing from the worst of the opioid crisis, people are searching for a pain-relief alternative. This chapter explains why that alternative is Cannabis for so many.

By now, it’s no secret how destructive the opioid epidemic has been, as the over-prescribing of pharmaceutical medications led to many addi...

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What the Research Says About Medical Cannabis and Opioid Reduction anxiety cb1 cb2 cbd cbg chronic pain ecn team ecs harm reduction inflammation muscle spasms opioid cessation opioids pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc trauma Aug 27, 2025

 

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

 

What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?

The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...

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Beating Opioid Addiction with Cannabis is a Beautiful Freedom addiction cancer cannabinoids cbga pain Aug 27, 2025

 

By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control

 

It's weird to think that January will mark 7 years since I put down the Pharma Oxy, Fentanyl, and went through the withdrawal to end that cycle - after 24 years. CBGa empowered THC, but it was odd how I had to stay with the metabolic hemp extract for a few months, and break the THC cycle too, as I was using up to...

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Cannabis Helped Me Manage My Anxiety by Creating Space Between My Triggers and My Reactions beta-caryophyllene edibles harm reduction limonene myrcene pain sleep stigma testimonial. anxiety thc Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Scott L. from New Hampshire

I’m 34, live in New Hampshire, and was born in Massachusetts. I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but it intensified as my career took off and the weight of greater responsibility set in. What started as a quiet undercurrent in childhood became harder to ignore as the stakes grew higher.

 

I was facing constant anxiety

The challenges ...

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Sick, Stuck, and Misunderstood Until Medical Cannabis Set Me Free! anxiety brain fog depression menopause myalgic encephalitis nausea neuropathy pain ptsd testimonial Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Honey W. from Shelby Township, Michigan

I am 70 yrs old living in Shelby Township. I’m living my best life ever after learning how to use Cannabis properly. I didn’t know there were formulas for using this plant and safety considerations about its origin! Contamination nearly killed me. Because I didn’t know there were so many dangers to consider: molds, mildews, pesticides, herbicid...

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CBD Helped my Crohn's Disease and Allowed Me To Decrease My Pain Meds and Taper Off My Steroids Before My Bowel Resection anxiety cbd cbg chron’s insomnia irritability mood swings opioids pain steroids stigma Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri

I am 55 years old. I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I have been dealing with Crohn's Disease for over 25 years.

 

I was struggling with constant pain, anxiety, and sleepless nights

It felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My body, my bowels, my life… I didn’t feel like myself anymore.

 

Before I started using CBD, I wasn't leav...

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Reasons to Use CBD: Practical Applications anxiety cb1 cbd flavonoids inflammation pain ptsd terpenes thc tincture topicals vaporization May 28, 2025

  

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

This episode breaks down the real-world applications of CBD, without the fluff. Host Dr. Riley, a pharmaceutical scientist, explores what CBD actually does in the body, why it's not just a wellness trend, and how it can be used intentionally for everyday health support. From the science of inflammation to the calming effects on mental health, this episode arms...

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Confronting Stigma: Science-Backed Benefits of THC anxiety appetite cb1 chemotherapy chronic pain epilepsy harm reduction inflammation multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea neuroprotective opioid cessation opioids pain parkinson's disease stigma stress thc May 28, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

 

For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.

Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...

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What is CBDV? autism cannabinoids cbd cbdv cbg endocannabinoids inflammation pain pediatrics seizure terpenes May 28, 2025

Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube Channel 
Shared with the generous permission of Bonni Goldstein. This episode originally aired in June of 2022.

 

In this episode, learn all about this newly available phytocannabinoid...what it is, who might benefit from its medicinal properties, and more...

After witnessing the incredible medical benefits of Cannabis in thousands of my patients, both adults a...

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