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We know cannabis has been used as a medicinal agent for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese texts discuss its…
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Cannabis-based products, especially those without overt intoxicating effects such as cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, have been increasingly…
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There is a relationship between cannabis, our endocannabinoid system (ECS) and our metabolism. The role of cannabis and our…
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Interestingly, for thousands of years throughout history, women have used cannabis for a variety of obstetrical and gynecological issues. Famous…
Rescheduling cannabis is progress,...
As a governor-appointed member of the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council, many of my colleagues have asked for…
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Can using cannabis help ease migraine pain? I was asked to address this question by Hearst Magazines publication, GreenState…
Weed and Pregnancy: How...
The Hearst publication, Greenstate, recently asked me to offer insight into the risks of using cannabis while pregnant. Read…
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As athletes are preparing for this Summer Olympics in Paris, I’ve been asked to address the role cannabis plays…
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Q): I am a cancer patient receiving in-home hospice care, my family thinks I need more care than they…
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is kind of a defense mechanism that affects between 60-80% of cancer patients on…
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Patients and readers have been asking about cannabis use for symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. So I provided the…
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HHC is the abbreviation for Hexahydrocannabinol. It’s a relatively “new” compound in the cannabis marketplace, generating significant interest and…
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Greenstate.com’s reporter Cara Wietstock asks Dr. Leigh to explain if THC can be lethal, along with other health-related risks.…
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Medical cannabis and its potential therapeutic application for dementia is currently an active area of scientific research. We know…
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Whether you’re a doctor or just wanting to learn how to start on medical cannabis, I provided a few…
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How Testing Inconsistencies Affect Medical Cannabis Patients: A Webinar on a Special Report from Americans for Safe Access by…
Is Marijuana a Stimulant...
With more states legalizing cannabis, curiosity about the plant’s effects is increasing. That may include how cannabis pairs with other…
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I am so excited to share my appointment to the #Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council from our wonderful Maryland…
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Cannabis is a very complex plant with a myriad of diverse chemical constituents. While CBD and THC are the…
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June 20, 2023 — Dr. Leigh joins WYPR’s Midday to explain the scientific data, purposes and risks associated with…
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Using cannabis can have a big impact on your physical and mental health—for better, and once in a while,…
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Q: What is the endocannabinoid system and what does it do? I first heard the term endocannabinoid system (ECS)…
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Q: What are terpenes, and do they have medicinal benefits? A: Terpenes are the essential oils produced in many different types of…
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FEELING DEPRESSED OR THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE? HELP IS AVAILABLE ANY TIME: National Toll-Free Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or online at SuicidePreventionLifeline.org Q: Can…
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This month President Biden signed into law the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act, and it’s a good…
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Q: Can cannabis help with my seizures? A: Epilepsy is a condition that often leads people to seek out cannabis as…
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In the midterm election this November there are five states voting to legalize adult-use cannabis: Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota,…
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Q: Will cannabis help my attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? A: This is an interesting question. While there is not a…
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Q: As more states legalize cannabis I worry that my kids will start to see commercials and advertisements that might…
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Q: My grandmother is asking about medical cannabis. Before I ask her doctor about it, I’m wondering: What should seniors…
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Q: What is the difference between cannabis legalization and decriminalization, and how does it impact medical marijuana users? A: Many people…
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Q: Will medical marijuana help my autistic child, or hurt them? I thought about trying cannabis with my autistic son, but…
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Q: If I start my special needs child on medical cannabis for his seizures, what happens during the school day?…
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Q: Why do the benefits of my medical cannabis sometimes vary slightly every time I use it, even when I…
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Q: When it comes to medical cannabis, do strains matter? A: This is an interesting question because I often hear from…
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Q: Can cannabis treat neuropathy? And if so, what products should I use for it? A: While the initial answer may…
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Q: How addictive is cannabis? A: As an emergency physician in inner cities such as Detroit and Baltimore for the last…
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Q: Why is medical marijuana federally illegal? What is the history that led up to that? A: Cannabis has a long,…
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Q: Is there an antidote for feeling too high? A: The medical definition of antidote is a drug that counteracts a…
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Q: How dangerous are cannabis edibles for children? A: That is a very good question and with Halloween around the corner…
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Q: Why does cannabis make me hungry? A: It is well known that consuming cannabis with THC can stimulate one’s appetite,…
What Are Synthetic Cannabinoids,...
Synthetic cannabinoids are potent psychoactive intoxicating compounds that are made completely in laboratories. They are not derived from the…
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Q: How does cannabis work to treat pain? A: This is a good question because chronic pain tops the list of…
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Q: Why does cannabis make me nauseous? A: If consuming cannabis makes you feel like vomiting, you may have something called…
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Q: Is cannabis a gateway drug? A: The short answer, for me, is that I do not believe that there is…
Challenges Creating Oral Preparations...
THC and CBD are very chemically similar organic compounds found in the cannabis plant. Their chemical structure is C21…
Abuse Liabilities, THC and...
As an emergency physician in inner cities such as Detroit and Baltimore for the last 25 years, I am,…
The History of Early...
The factors led to cannabis being regulated differently and prohibited in the early decades of the 20th century were…
Synthetic Cannabinoids
THC is one of the main cannabinoids found naturally in the cannabis plant; its chemical structure was discovered in…
What are metabolites and...
The liver is our major detoxifying organ. It plays an important protective role in drug metabolism in oral preparations…
Challenges Creating Medicines From...
Drug development today is a long, arduous, and expensive proposition. Since the first half of the 20th century, the…
Can cannabis be used...
At the present cannabis is only used to treat the symptoms from the side effects of cancer therapy. In…
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