Reefer Medness is Canada's premier 'medutainment' podcast where the science of the plant meets the frontline of healthcare. The hosts, Kirk Nyquist the Registered Nurse and Trevor Shewfelt the Pharmacist, swap stigma with evidence-informed insights. Together they explore how cannabis may augment and possibly reshape modern allopathic medicine.
Reefer Medness offers a global view of cannabis through the lenses of science, medicine, culture, and policy. Our mission is to cut through myths, misinformation, and outdated perceptions by simply talking about cannabis with those who study, practice, and apply cannabis science to their everyday lives.
Reefer Medness growing knowledge library features in-depth discussions with clinicians, researchers, care givers, teachers, advocate, and those with lived experience; each episode provides valuable insights on how cannabis is researched, used, regulated, or marketed. The links to specific research relevant to the subject matter are found on the episodes' page.
Reefer Medness is a searchable hub of cannabis information for health professionals, patients, advocates, educators, enthusiasts, and the simply curious. Navigating the website is easy; browse though the menus. By scrolling through the Episodes, Guests, Topics, and Affiliations menus you will quickly find an area of interest. Take the time to visit the Bio section to learn more about the hosts. The Blog and Canna Bites pages offer additional insights and quick highlights.
Reefer Medness is for all types of learners. You can listen, watch, and read from many of the episodes' page. We are health care professionals utilizing narrative inquiry applying our clinical expertise with curiosity, and humor to make cannabis conversations more accessible, credible, and compelling.
Enjoy - and please tell a friend you found us.
