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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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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

A personal story of how Cannabis saved my life when the healthcare system failed me.

When medical professionals forced me off opioids after 21 years of responsible use, I had to discover on my own what some chronic pain patients were quietly learning: Cannabis isn't just an alternative medicine, it's a ...

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Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I am 46 years old from Québec, Canada, born with Spina Bifida. I've been diagnosed with Hyponatremia, anemia and now my body rejects all nutrients from all sources.

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Being hungry all the time intensifies aggressiveness and hate toward myself and others. Since childhood, I have...

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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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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

The data is in, and it's remarkable! After analyzing three years of data, we're seeing patterns that are revolutionizing cannabinoid therapy.

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win

Our experience database reveals something incredible! Multi-cannabinoid formulas consistently outperform si...

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Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Alex Echman

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Debi sits down with Cannabis Chemist and educator Alex Eckman to explore how real science and lived experience in the world of cannabinoid therapies. From his early dispensary days to his cutting-edge lab research, Alex...

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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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By Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Specialist

Not all cannabinoids are part of the mainstream conversation, but some of the lesser-known ones may be doing some of the most interesting work. In fact, some of the most promising developments in Cannabis aren't coming from the usual names. Quietly, cannabinoids like CBG (cannabigerol) and CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) are stepping into the spot...

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By Dr. Abraham Benavides

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

What are Cannabinoids?

Put simply, cannabinoids are organic and bioactive compounds that are found in the Cannabis plant. Whole plant Cannabis contains over 550 naturally occurring components (1). We currently know of almost 150 cannabinoids (2) in the Cannabis plant. The two cannabinoids we know the most about are te...

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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, affect millions of people worldwide. Conventional treatments, including therapy and pharmaceuticals, offer relief to many, but they are not without limitation. Some individuals face side effects, resistance to treatment, or persistent stigma
surrounding mental health care.

In re...

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By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

Some studies report that Cannabis reduces brain activity, as if that’s inherently negative. But let’s ask: what kind of brain activity are we talking about?

Yes, Cannabis Lowers Brain Activity. And That’s the Point

For those of us with ADHD or high-functioning anxiety, constant mental chatter isn't productive; it's paralyzing. Cannabis does...

Rethinking Wellness: Unlocking the Power of the ECS and Cannabinoid Science anxiety cancer cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction inflammation menopause pain seizure self-care sleep stigma thc tolerance break Mar 03, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...

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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri

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

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

By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win