Debi and Alex, certified Cannabis educators, have an open and frank conversation to shed light on the intricacies of navigating societal stigmas surrounding Cannabis, the importance of self-advocacy, and the broader implications for healthcare professionals, educators, and individuals seeking to enhance their well-being. Additionally, Alex and Debi provide an understanding of the endocannabinoid system and the potential benefits of medical Cannabis, all while being mindful of the constraints to the acceptance of Cannabis as medicine. Overall, the interview offers a nuanced exploration of the intersection between advocacy, healthcare, and Cannabis education.
Click here to read Alex's article "Overcoming Unconscious Bias and Stigma: Embracing the Power of Medical Cannabis."
Netflix Documentary on Cannabis “Weed the People”
The documentary from 2018 delves into the journeys of parents utilizing medical Cannabis to alleviate cancer symptoms in their children. It examines the transformative impact of medical Cannabis, highlighting the positive changes it has brought to both the parents and their children. "Weed the People" provides an insightful exploration of the influence of medical Cannabis and the challenges faced by the Cannabis industry in comparison to the pharmaceutical sector.
Books of NoteworthyMidlife Magic: A Cannabis Companion for Women Seeking Self-Care for the Real World by Kim Sarsons
Cannabis Is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD Are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain Paperback – September 29, 2020 by Bonni Goldstein MD (Author)
Cannabis Education
Healer: Dustin Sulak, D.O., an esteemed integrative medicine practitioner situated in Maine, integrates osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical Cannabis principles into his practice. Recognized as a global authority on medical Cannabis, Dr. Sulak actively imparts knowledge to medical professionals and patients regarding its clinical applications. His ongoing exploration into the ancient yet evolving realm of this medicinal substance reflects his commitment to uncovering its therapeutic potential.
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Effective Cannabis is an innovative channel dedicated to exploring, studying, learning, and teaching about Medical Cannabis by working to advance dialogue in regards to Cannabis’s therapeutic potentials and its positive influence on patients’ health outcomes. The Effective Cannabis mission is to centralize quality, accurate, fact-based education through collaborative work with other certified Cannabis educators, health coaches, patients, and professionals. Debi Wimberley, host, spearheads the advancement of this crucial dialogue.
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