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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...

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What the Research Says About Medical Cannabis and Opioid Reduction anxiety cb1 cb2 cbd cbg chronic pain ecn team ecs harm reduction inflammation muscle spasms opioid cessation opioids pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc trauma Aug 27, 2025

 

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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Reimagining Relief: Cannabis, Chronic Pain, and Harm Reduction cbd edibles harm reduction opioid cessation opioids thc topicals vaporization Aug 27, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

The conversation around chronic pain and prescription opioids demands nuance. For too long, patients have been forced to choose between inadequate relief and life-altering risks. As research evolves, medical Cannabis emerges, not as a cure-all, but as a credible, patient-centered tool for reducing harm. It’s time to listen closely to both...

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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 ...

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Cannabis Improved My Quality of Life, Brought Relief to My Chronic Pain and PTSD Symptoms appetite cbd cbg fatigue feco harm reduction hyponatremia mental health nausea ptsd sleep spina bifida testimonial. chronic pain thc Jul 03, 2025

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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Cannabis Helped Me Manage My Anxiety by Creating Space Between My Triggers and My Reactions beta-caryophyllene edibles harm reduction limonene myrcene pain sleep stigma testimonial. anxiety thc Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Scott L. from New Hampshire

I’m 34, live in New Hampshire, and was born in Massachusetts. I’ve lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, but it intensified as my career took off and the weight of greater responsibility set in. What started as a quiet undercurrent in childhood became harder to ignore as the stakes grew higher.

 

I was facing constant anxiety

The challenges ...

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Confronting Stigma: Science-Backed Benefits of THC anxiety appetite cb1 chemotherapy chronic pain epilepsy harm reduction inflammation multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea neuroprotective opioid cessation opioids pain parkinson's disease stigma stress thc May 28, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

 

For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.

Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...

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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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Cannabis and the DSM: Differentiating Dependence from Addiction addiction dependence harm reduction Jan 06, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

 

We often hear the terms dependence and addiction when people talk about Cannabis use. But these words often come with preconceived notions that can cloud our understanding. Misconceptions can muddy the waters for those seeking to understand Cannabis as medicine. This article looks closely at the scientific definitions, their relevance ...

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Insights From The iCount Veterans Cannabis Research Study advocacy anxiety arthritis cannabinoids chronic pain depression harm reduction insomnia muscle spasms opioids ptsd sleep Oct 30, 2024

 

Research Led By The Cannabis Center of Excellence 

 

Cannabis research studies led by the Cannabis Center of Excellence span from public health impact to education to reduce substance abuse and more. The CCOE is involved in educational programs for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. These programs disseminate research findings and provide evidence-based information on Can...

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Auriculotherapy Protocol and Cannabis for Addiction? addiction endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction Sep 07, 2023

By Kyona, Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Cannabis Educator

The ear is a microsystem of the body. There are over 200 auricular points on the surface of the ears that send messages from the brain through nerve pathways to the corresponding area(s) of imbalance to promote healing. Auriculotherapy is the stimulation of specific points on the ear with acupuncture needles, or less inva...

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Cannabis as a Harm Reduction Tool cannabinoids cannabis harm reduction Sep 06, 2023

By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator

Harm reduction is an evidence-based approach that aims to reduce the negative consequences of substance use and improve the health and well-being of people who use drugs. One of the strategies of harm reduction (1) is to offer safer alternatives (2) to more harmful substances, such as opioids, alcohol, cocaine, or nicotine. Cannabis may, and seems to ...

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