Ep. 60: 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!

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