Show Notes
Beyond the Buzz: The Urgent Need to Re-Educate on Cannabis
We are living in an era where cannabis is marketed as a harmless "wellness" product, yet the science tells a much more complex and often dangerous story. From skyrocketing potency levels to a lack of basic safety oversight, the "Wild West" of the cannabis industry has left consumers flying blind. If you think you know the risks, it’s time to listen closer and truly educate yourself on the data the industry often ignores.
This week, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth Finn, a world-renowned pain specialist who is sounding the alarm on a public health crisis. This episode is a deep dive into the evidence-based realities of modern cannabis use—essential listening for anyone who wants to separate corporate hype from medical fact.
Urgent. Get Educated On:
The Potency Gap: Why today’s high-THC products are a different world compared to the recreational cannabis of the past.
Hidden Health Risks: Insights into the documented link between high-potency use and severe conditions like Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
The Regulation Crisis: Why "unregulated" means more than just a lack of labels—it means potential exposure to heavy metals, pesticides, and toxins.
The "Opioid Substitute" Myth: The startling data on whether cannabis is actually helping or hindering the overdose epidemic.
Public Safety: What you need to know about how these products impact the brain, heart, and community safety.
Meet Dr. Kenneth P. Finn
Dr. Kenneth P. Finn is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a global authority that governments and medical boards turn to for the unvarnished truth. Dr. Finn served on Colorado's Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council and has been called to testify before the Canadian Senate, the New York General Assembly, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
As the editor of the landmark medical textbook Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach and a leader in the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis (IASIC), Dr. Finn has dedicated his career to ensuring that policy is driven by science, not public opinion. He is a fierce advocate for consumer protection and clinical integrity in an increasingly high-stakes industry.
"Consumer safety starts with education. You cannot make an informed choice if you don't have the facts." — Dr. Kenneth Finn
Get the facts and explore the research at iasic1.org
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