Posts tagged CTE
Potcast 177: Veterans and Cannabis Research

Explore cannabis for wellness through the eyes of a veteran who graduated out of high school and into the life of a soldier. Andy Miears is a former marine raider and 100% disabled veteran whose relationship with cannabis inspired an active movement to empower veterans and reform VA healthcare. Learn more about Andy, Battle Brothers Foundation, Helmand Valley Growers Company, and the first observational study to determine the efficacy of cannabis for veterans with PTSD.

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Potcast 173: Cannabis and Brain Injury Research

Cannabis Pharmacologist, Dr. Linda Klumpers, joins Jo to discuss the basics of brain injury and the varying cognitive and emotional effects. We explore the pitfalls of diagnosing brain injury, what the existing research suggests about cannabis as a neuro-protectant, and the politics blocking researchers and folks like you and me from learning more. I also ask Linda about the long-term implications of head trauma on adult brains and the developing brains of kids. Not everything we talk about is comfortable but everyone deserves the insight to make informed decisions.

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