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Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Tool: A Conversation with Dr. Amanda Reiman cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction thc Aug 27, 2025

Walman's Apothecary Hosted by: Steven Walman

Shared with the generous permission of Walman's Apothecary. This episode originally aired on Jun 13, 2023.

On this episode, host Steven Walman sits down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, a pioneering Cannabis ethnobotanist, social worker, and founder of Personal Plants. Together, they dive into the concept of harm reduction and how Cannabis plays a pow...

Cannabis for Harm Reduction: A Path Beyond Opioids cbd cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd ecs edibles endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction mac lung disease mrsa myrcene nausea opioid cessation pinene sleep suicide thc tincture vaporization Aug 26, 2025

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 ...

From Dispensary to Lab: A Deep Dive into Cannabinoids cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cbg chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids feco insomnia nausea phytocannabinoids stigma thc thcv type 1 type 1 diabetes May 28, 2025

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...

What is Delta-8-THC? Is It Safe? cannabinoids cbd delta-8 endocannabinoid system (ecs) flavonoids terpenes thc May 28, 2025

By Matan Weil
Scientifically reviewed by Lauren Vrabel, PharmD

This article first appeared on The Cannigma, May 6, 2021

What if there was a type of weed that was fully legal, safe to use, you could buy at the corner store, and it wouldn’t even show up in a drug test? Sound too good to be true? It is, unfortunately.

Delta-8-THC, a close relative of the more famous delta-9-THC, acts in many ...

CBG & CBGA: The Cannabinoids Worth Knowing alzheimer's/dementia cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbca cbd cbda cbg cbga colitis endocannabinoid system (ecs) epilepsy huntington's disease ibs inflammation mrsa neurological pain parkinson's disease stress thc thca May 28, 2025

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...

Intro To Cannabinoids addiction anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbc cbd cbda cbdv cbg cbn chronic pain clinical endocannabinoid deficiency depression ecs edibles endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids entourage effect fibromyalgia inflammation irritable bowel syndrome migraines neurological seizure terpenes thc thca thcv May 28, 2025

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...

Let’s Talk Anxiety: Breaking the Cycle with Nature’s Help addiction anxiety cannabinoids cbd ediable endocannabinoid system (ecs) stress suicide thc trauma May 08, 2025

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

Guest: Scott Lynch

In this soul-opening conversation, Debi Wimberley sits down with mindset coach and top-rated podcast host Scott Lynch to discuss anxiety not as something to eliminate but as something to listen to, learn from, and transform. Together, they dismantle myths about...

3 Years of Effective Cannabis Newsletter: What We’ve Learned About Anxiety, Depression and the ECS anxiety cannabinoids depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) insomnia menopause pain sleep suicide trauma May 08, 2025

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together

After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.

Signals that something in the current medical health sys...

Medical Marijuana for Depression beta-caryophyllene cb1 cbd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) limonene linalool terpenes thc May 08, 2025

By Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
Medically reviewed by Roni Sharon, MD

This article first appeared on The Cannigma, September 22, 2019

Shared with permission from Codi Peterson, PharmD

Overview

Research and anecdotal evidence provide hope that Cannabis can be effective in helping patients cope with depression, especially less intoxicating varieties. Marijuana is widely used for its ability to elev...

From Brain to Gut: The Endocannabinoid System’s Role in Health anxiety cb1 cb2 crohn's depression endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids homeostasis phytocannabinoids ptsd receptors stress Apr 05, 2025

By Mark Durrand

Intro and Concepts

This article examines two aspects of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The first
centers on the crucial role the ECS plays in managing the gastrointestinal process, with a particular focus on dysregulation leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

The second area focuses on the role the ECS plays in the experience and management of stress and anxiety, ...

Medical Cannabis, Employee Well-Being, and Workplace Inclusion advocacy cannabinoids cbd endocannabinoid system (ecs) stigma thc Apr 04, 2025

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

Guests: Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Educator; Michelle Diston, Certified Cannabis Coach; and Shaylee Johansen, Operation Coordinator

In this roundtable conversation, Debi and guests Angel, Michelle, and Shaylee will raise awareness of the confusion surrounding medical Cannabis accepta...

Tribute to Corrie Yelland: A Cannabis Warrior and Beacon of Hope advocacy cancer ecn team endocannabinoid system (ecs) Apr 01, 2025

With deep respect and gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Corrie Yelland, a true pioneer in the world of Cannabis for cancer treatment. Corrie’s journey was one of incredible resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to helping others find relief and hope through the healing power of Cannabis.
In 2011, Corrie was diagnosed with cancer and given just 2-4 months to live. Faced with thi...

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