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Cannabis Nurse Truths

Cannabis Nurse Truths

By: Dr. Denise Foster
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 Cannabis Nurse Truths is the voice of reason in a bureaucracy of nonsense. Dr. Denise Foster, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE is a nationally-recognized expert on the medicinal use of cannabis. She teaches doctors, nurses and other educators in its use in modern medicine. We talk about all things cannabis and highlight the research that continues to indicate that cannabis is medicine. New episodes every Wednesday!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Social Sciences
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  • Ep. 60: Righting the U.S.S. Cannabis - Paradigm Shift Dead Ahead!

    Ep. 60: Righting the U.S.S. Cannabis - Paradigm Shift Dead Ahead!
    May 7 2025
    EPISODE 60 - R: 4/10/2025 A: 5/7/2025 - RIGHTING THE U.S.S. CANNABIS - PARADIGM SHIFT DEAD AHEAD! In our previous episode, we considered the most recent evidence that indicates a trend is starting to pick up momentum: Cannabis is Medicine. From seizures to autism, sleep to eczema, research is indicating that cannabinoids like CBD and CBG have important roles in human health and wellness. Although the US government does not publish just how much of our tax revenue is spent on cannabis research (isn’t that interesting?) legislation has been enacted to ensure “an adequate and uninterrupted supply of marijuana for research purposes,” meaning that we are now in the business of growing cannabis using federal monies. In this episode of Cannabis Nurse Truths, we consider trends that suggest cannabis will be legalized to some degree in the near future. With taxpayers investing in cannabis research and development, it’s time to change the most difficult thing of all - public perception. Prepare to engage the paradigm shift from cannabis as a drug of abuse to a drug of wellness as we consider how the trends behind the scenes are set to normalize cannabis use. Welcome to the Stoned Age! EPISODE RESOURCES AAAFoundation.org. (2025, March). Development and Validation of Messaging to Deter Cannabis Impaired Driving. Retrieved from https://aaafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/202503-AAAFTS-Cannabis-Education-PIRE.pdf Adlin, B. (2025, April 8). Patients Are Largely ‘Comfortable’ With Their Doctors Using Marijuana Outside Of Work, Study Shows. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/patients-are-largely-comfortable-with-their-doctors-using-marijuana-outside-of-work-study-shows/ Adlin, B.. (2025, March 31). Using CBD-Infused Pillowcases Leads To Improved Sleep Quality For Nurses, New Study Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/using-cbd-infused-pillowcases-leads-to-improved-sleep-quality-for-nurses-new-study-finds/ Bonilla Muniz, L. (2025, April 1). Indiana Lawmakers Weigh Widespread Ban On All Marijuana Advertising, Not Just On Billboards. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/indiana-lawmakers-weigh-widespread-ban-on-all-marijuana-advertising-not-just-on-billboards/ Burczyk, D.D., Wcisło - Dziadecka, D., Olczyk, P., Chełmecka, E., & Burczyk, W. K. (2025). Evaluation of biophysical parameters of the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis after application of an ointment containing 30% cannabidiol and 5% cannabigerol. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 18, 649–662. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S472746 Cross, A., Mahmoud, M., Ozdag, Y., Koshinski, J.L., Garcia, V. C., Dwyer, C.L., Klena, J.C., & Grandizio, L.C. (2025). Perceptions of patient and surgeon marijuana use: A survey study of upper-extremity patients. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 7(2), 167–172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2024.11.010 de Oliveira, V.G., de Almeida, N.B., Radmann, G.C. et al. (2025). The efficacy of cannabidiol for seizures reduction in pharmacoresistant epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Epileptologica 7, 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42494-024-00191-2 Door Dash. (2025, January 9). JDoorDash Expands Offerings to Include Hemp-Derived Products in Select States. Retrieved from https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-launches-hemp-derived-category Jaeger, K. (2025, April 9). Hemp Industry Expert Tells Congress Businesses Are ‘Begging’ For Federal Regulations At FDA-Focused Committee Hearing. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/watch-live-hemp-industry-expert-testifies-before-congressional-committee-on-fda-inaction-around-cbd-and-intoxicating-cannabinoid-products/ Jaeger, K. (2025, March 11). Majority Of Americans Say Alcohol Is More Harmful Than Marijuana, Poll Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/majority-of-americans-say-alcohol-is-more-harmful-than-marijuana-poll-finds/ Jaeger, K. (2025, March 18). Three In Four Young Adults Say They Use Marijuana As An Alcohol Alternative At Least Once A Week, Survey Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/three-in-four-young-adults-say-they-use-marijuana-as-an-alcohol-alternative-at-least-once-a-week-survey-finds/ Marijuana Moment. (2025, April 10). Florida Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Hemp Products Like Delta-8 THC. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-senate-passes-bill-to-restrict-hemp-products-like-delta-8-thc/ PR Newswire. (2025, March 20). Edible Brands Launches Edibles.com - A Delivery Marketplace for the Nation's Leading Hemp Products. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edible-brands-launches-ediblescom--a-delivery-marketplace-for-the-nations-leading-hemp-products-302406764.html Rocha, A. (2025, April 9). Alabama Lawmakers Approve Bill Directing Alcohol Regulators To Oversee Consumable Hemp Products. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/...
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  • Ep. 59: Cannabis is on the Move!

    Ep. 59: Cannabis is on the Move!
    Apr 30 2025
    Cannabis is on the move in the United States. From the DEA holding up rescheduling efforts to triple AAA crafting recommendations for policies that affect public health, cannabis is now in the spotlight of American health. With more scientific research indicating that cannabis is indeed a medicine, more public health institutions are taking note that it must be integrated into the delivery of healthcare. With over 75% of Americans having access to legal cannabis, the trends related to messaging and education all must revolve around public safety and our number one goal in cannabis as medicine - harm reduction. On this episode of Cannabis Nurse Truths, we take a look at the significant trends related to health and public safety that are now driving cannabis into the mainstream. Cannabis is here to stay; we now have to figure out how it safely fits into our society. EPISODE RESOURCES AAAFoundation.org. (2025, March). Development and Validation of Messaging to Deter Cannabis Impaired Driving. Retrieved from https://aaafoundation.org/development-and-validation-of-messaging-to-deter-cannabis-impaired-driving/ Adlin, B. (2025, April 8). Patients Are Largely ‘Comfortable’ With Their Doctors Using Marijuana Outside Of Work, Study Shows. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/patients-are-largely-comfortable-with-their-doctors-using-marijuana-outside-of-work-study-shows/ Adlin, B.. (2025, March 31). Using CBD-Infused Pillowcases Leads To Improved Sleep Quality For Nurses, New Study Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/using-cbd-infused-pillowcases-leads-to-improved-sleep-quality-for-nurses-new-study-finds/ Bonilla Muniz, L. (2025, April 1). Indiana Lawmakers Weigh Widespread Ban On All Marijuana Advertising, Not Just On Billboards. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/indiana-lawmakers-weigh-widespread-ban-on-all-marijuana-advertising-not-just-on-billboards/ Burczyk, D.D., Wcisło - Dziadecka, D., Olczyk, P., Chełmecka, E., & Burczyk, W. K. (2025). Evaluation of biophysical parameters of the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis after application of an ointment containing 30% cannabidiol and 5% cannabigerol. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 18, 649–662. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S472746 Cross, A., Mahmoud, M., Ozdag, Y., Koshinski, J.L., Garcia, V. C., Dwyer, C.L., Klena, J.C., & Grandizio, L.C. (2025). Perceptions of patient and surgeon marijuana use: A survey study of upper-extremity patients. Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online, 7(2), 167–172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhsg.2024.11.010 de Oliveira, V.G., de Almeida, N.B., Radmann, G.C. et al. (2025). The efficacy of cannabidiol for seizures reduction in pharmacoresistant epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Epileptologica 7, 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42494-024-00191-2 Door Dash. (2025, January 9). DoorDash Expands Offerings to Include Hemp-Derived Products in Select States. Retrieved from https://about.doordash.com/en-us/news/doordash-launches-hemp-derived-category Jaeger, K. (2025, April 9). Hemp Industry Expert Tells Congress Businesses Are ‘Begging’ For Federal Regulations At FDA-Focused Committee Hearing. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/watch-live-hemp-industry-expert-testifies-before-congressional-committee-on-fda-inaction-around-cbd-and-intoxicating-cannabinoid-products/ Jaeger, K. (2025, March 11). Majority Of Americans Say Alcohol Is More Harmful Than Marijuana, Poll Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/majority-of-americans-say-alcohol-is-more-harmful-than-marijuana-poll-finds/ Jaeger, K. (2025, March 18). Three In Four Young Adults Say They Use Marijuana As An Alcohol Alternative At Least Once A Week, Survey Finds. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/three-in-four-young-adults-say-they-use-marijuana-as-an-alcohol-alternative-at-least-once-a-week-survey-finds/ Marijuana Moment. (2025, April 10). Florida Senate Passes Bill To Restrict Hemp Products Like Delta-8 THC. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/florida-senate-passes-bill-to-restrict-hemp-products-like-delta-8-thc/ PR Newswire. (2025, March 20). Edible Brands Launches Edibles.com - A Delivery Marketplace for the Nation's Leading Hemp Products. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edible-brands-launches-ediblescom--a-delivery-marketplace-for-the-nations-leading-hemp-products-302406764.html Rocha, A. (2025, April 9). Alabama Lawmakers Approve Bill Directing Alcohol Regulators To Oversee Consumable Hemp Products. Retrieved from https://www.marijuanamoment.net/alabama-lawmakers-approve-bill-directing-alcohol-regulators-to-oversee-consumable-hemp-products/ The Unshakeables Podcast. (2025, January 21). Jamie Dimon: America’s Strength in Small Business. Retrieved from https://www.chase.com/business/podcast
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  • Ep. 58: Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis in Autism: New Evidence

    Ep. 58: Therapeutic Benefits of Cannabis in Autism: New Evidence
    Apr 24 2025
    As our country shifts its perspectives in so many paradigms, we are now recognizing how harmful pharmaceutical drugs can be for the human body. Previous research has indicated that autism spectrum disorder affected 1 in 36 children in the US. However, with Robert F. Kennedy as our new Secretary of Health & Human Services, it was recently reported that that number had changed - we now consider the prevalence of ASD to be 1 in 31 children, a sharp increase in not only the number of children affected, but also the effects these new diagnoses have on families and communities at large. We want to bring you an update on how cannabis can be used effectively and safely for the treatment of ASD, and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this is the place to share the latest research about autism. In this episode of Cannabis Nurse Truths, we examine the latest research that suggests non-intoxicating cannabinoids, like CBD, can play a role in moderating the symptoms of ASD while also improving the quality of life for children with ASD and their families. This episode will also bring in concepts that we presented in Episode 12 - Autism & Cannabis: A Promising Potential. With our updated evidence, it really does seem that cannabis has a potential benefit for children with autism. EPISODE RESOURCES Avalos, L.A., Shenkute, M., Alexeeff, S.E., Oberman, N., Croen, L.A., Davignon, M., Adams, S.R., Ansley, D., Castellanos, C., & Young-Wolff, K.C. (2024). Maternal prenatal cannabis use and child Autism Spectrum Disorder. JAMA Network Open, 7(10), e2440301. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.40301 Campos, M.G., China, M., Cláudio, M., Capinha, M., Torres, R., Oliveira, S., & Fortuna, A. (2024). Drug–cannabinoid interactions in selected therapeutics for symptoms associated with epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and pain. Pharmaceuticals, 17(5), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17050613 da Costa, M. de A., Fernandes, G.Z., Maiochi, E., Ebs, M.F.P., Darós, F. da S., Bolan, S.J., Costa, R.R.N., de Rezende, V. L., da Silva, G.C., Bitencourt, R.M., & Gonçalves, C.L. (2025). Effects of cannabidiol isolated or in association with risperidone in an animal model of autism. Developmental Neurobiology, 85(1), e22955. https://doi.org/10.1002/dneu.22955 Dallabrida, K.G., De Oliveira Bender, J.M., Chade, E.S., Rodrigues, N., & Sampaio, T. B. (2024). Endocannabinoid system changes throughout life: Implications and therapeutic potential for autism, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s Disease. Brain Sciences, 14(6), 592. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14060592 Ibsen, E.W.D., & Thomsen, P.H. (2024). Cannabinoids as alleviating treatment for core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children and adolescents: A systematic review. Nordic Journal of Psychiatry, 78(7), 553–560. https://doi.org/10.1080/08039488.2024.2381541 Jana, A., Nath, A., Sen, P., Kundu, S., Alghamdi, B.S., Abujamel, T.S., Saboor, M., Woon-Khiong, C., Alexiou, A., Papadakis, M., Alam, M.Z., & Ashraf, G.M. (2024). Unraveling the endocannabinoid system: Exploring its therapeutic potential in Autism Spectrum Disorder. NeuroMolecular Medicine, 26(1), 20. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12017-024-08781-6 Jawed, B., Esposito, J.E., Pulcini, R., Zakir, S.K., Botteghi, M., Gaudio, F., Savio, D., Martinotti, C., Martinotti, S., & Toniato, E. (2024). The evolving role of cannabidiol-rich cannabis in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A systematic review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(22), Article 22. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms252212453 Pedrazzi, J.F.C., Hassib, L., Ferreira, F.R., Hallak, J.C., Del-Bel, E., & Crippa, J.A. (2024). Chapter 8—Therapeutic potential of CBD in Autism Spectrum Disorder. In E. Del-Bel, F.V. Gomes, & S.F. Lisboa (Eds.), International Review of Neurobiology (Vol. 177, pp. 149–203). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.irn.2024.05.002 Pereira, D.A., Cheidde, L., Megiolaro, M.D. R., Camargo, A.E.F., Weba, E.T.P., Soares, V.G., Silva, A.M.P. da, Cheidde, L., Júnior, P.P.L., Amaral, D.C., Triaca, R., Fernandes, M.A.N., Mimura, P.M.P., Pereira, D.A., Cheidde, L., Sr, M.D.M., Camargo, A.E., Weba, E., Soares, V., … Mimura, P.M.P. (2025). Efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for Autism Spectrum Disorder: An updated systematic review. Cureus, 17(3). https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.80725 Rice, L.J., Cannon, L., Dadlani, N., Cheung, M.M.Y., Einfeld, S.L., Efron, D., Dossetor, D.R., & Elliott, E.J. (2024). Efficacy of cannabinoids in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders among children and adolescents: A systematic review. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 33(2), 505–526. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-023-02169-w da Silva Junior, E.A.D., Medeiros, W.M.B., Santos, J.P.M.D., Sousa, J.M.M.D., Costa, F.B.D., Pontes, K.M., ... & Albuquerque, K.L.G.D.D. (2024). Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of cannabidiol-rich cannabis extract in ...
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