Can You Overdose on THC? The Legend of Greening Out
Greenstate.com’s reporter Cara Wietstock asks Dr. Leigh to explain if THC can be lethal, along with other health-related risks. Read the story here.
Ask Dr. Leigh: Can Cannabis Help Dementia Patients?
Medical cannabis and its potential therapeutic application for dementia is currently an active area of scientific research. We know that cannabis can be a neuroprotective; it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant possibilities. It is being studied as a target for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read the entire article here. Publishing Oct. 18, 2023,…
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Ask Dr. Leigh: How Do I Start a Medical Cannabis Regimen?
Whether you’re a doctor or just wanting to learn how to start on medical cannabis, I provided a few things to consider in this latest article for Greenstate.com, publishing on September 13, 2023. Have a look. Ask Dr. Leigh: how do I start a medical cannabis regimen?
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Webinar: Dr. Leigh Joins Panel Addressing Medical Cannabis Testing
How Testing Inconsistencies Affect Medical Cannabis Patients: A Webinar on a Special Report from Americans for Safe Access by Erin McEvoy Americans for Safe Access, the nation’s largest member-based organization promoting safe access to medical cannabis, recently released a detailed report on how disparities in state cannabis testing programs affect the health of patients. On…
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Is Marijuana a Stimulant or Depressant? The Answer Isn’t So Simple
With more states legalizing cannabis, curiosity about the plant’s effects is increasing. That may include how cannabis pairs with other things, like caffeine or alcohol. And since some varieties of the plant feel uplifting and others are more heavy, many people wonder, “Is marijuana a stimulant? Or is it a depressant?” Read the full article by Rachelle Gordon from…
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Dr. Leigh Appointed by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore
I am so excited to share my appointment to the #Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council from our wonderful Maryland Gov. Wes Moore. As both an emergency physician and a #medicalcannabis physician, I consider myself a healthy skeptic. While I have seen the immense therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis, it is not the panacea, like any medication it…
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Ask Dr. Leigh: What is the Entourage Effect?
Cannabis is a very complex plant with a myriad of diverse chemical constituents. While CBD and THC are the main cannabinoids in cannabis, there are over 100 other plant cannabinoids present. These so-called minor cannabinoids have potential therapeutic properties. In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is creating research grants to investigate any medical benefits. What…
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NPR’s Midday Asks Dr. Leigh: Is Cannabis Harmless?
June 20, 2023 — Dr. Leigh joins WYPR’s Midday to explain the scientific data, purposes and risks associated with using cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes. Listen to the interview here.
Ask Dr. Leigh: Cannabis and immunotherapy for cancer
Using cannabis can have a big impact on your physical and mental health—for better, and once in a while, for worse. That’s why it’s important to consult a healthcare provider before experimenting. Here at GreenState, cannabis clinician Dr. Leigh Vinocur is here to answer your questions on healthy living with cannabis. Editor’s Note: The answer…
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Q: What is the endocannabinoid system and what does it do? I first heard the term endocannabinoid system (ECS) in 2008 from a colleague doing research. It wasn’t something we learned about in medical school and residency training. Even though its discovery was in the late 1980s to early 1990s, many medical schools today do…
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