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We have created a library of information by sourcing expert guests; passionate people who know something about cannabis.  These discussions are captured within this website.  The Blog before you presents our learning, opinions formed from information shared by our guests. Please feel free to send us a comment. 

Sunday Chats 1

Kirk and Trevor chat about future episodes, research on driving, and using AI. Trevor is fascinated with the effects of CBD on the CB1 receptor and plans to interview Dr. Robert Laprairie, a researcher studying CBD's interactions with cannabinoid re…

Green Out. Don't Freak Out!

If you ever find yourself on the twisted descending tracks of the Green Out Express accelerating across High Anxiety Bridge, do not freak out! A better understanding of how the body reacts to an excess of Cannabis will prepare you for enduring your…

Buying Legal Weed Has Benefits

Say what you will about how the Canadian government rolled out the commercialization of Recreational Cannabis, there are benefits to buying legal weed. We know the farmer who grew the plant and there is accountability built in throughout the system…

A Presentation to CASE-RNs Virtual Conference

Kirk is the Secertary for the Canadian Association of Self-Employed Regulated Nurses (CASE-RNs). This video is a short introduction of our Podcast business presented at the 2nd Virtual Conference "Nurses in Independent Practice: A Paradigm Shift."…

An Open Letter To Neil Young

So, I asked this question to ChatGPT, “Why should Neil Young be interviewed on Reefer Medness – The Podcast?”  No surprise to all who know me, I am a Neil Young fan boy. I am sure the long time listeners of Reefer Medness - The Podcast have n…

The Cannabis Act Applies to all Mis-Used Substances

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction states that substance abuse cost the Canadian economy $49 billion in 2020. So I applauded the Canadian government for writing the Cannabis Act as it is designed to lower that expense by protecting…

Cannabis as a Game Changer

If we want real and sustainable solutions applied to some of the problems facing our burdened health systems, we need a paradigm shift in our thinking. We need game changing ideas brought to the table for discussion. Game changer such as self-sched…

Rec. Store Medicine Undocumented

The doctors, who encourage patients to go to recreational cannabis stores are demonstrating a careless, lazy way of practicing. It is no secret accessing medical cannabis is cumbersome. It is easier to go to a Rec. Store and due to this ease, many p…

Where is My Neighbourhood Nursing Station?

Often I hear the difficulty of people finding family physicians or how provincial health authority's reduce services, because our doctors are retiring or taking a short leave for a much desired rest. I argue remote populations maintain great access…

Cannabis, a Partner in Health Care Planning

Currently, Canada is in a Health Care Crisis.  Regardless of our political propensities, all news media is cycling through stories on how our health system is under pressure.  Very few, if any, discuss how cannabis can assist.&nb…