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Cosmic Queries – Pot Luck with Dr. Staci Gruber

Jun 24, 2022

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Staci Gruber, a Harvard neuroscientist and director of the MIND Program, explores the scientific nuances of cannabis. She dives into the evolving stigma around marijuana, highlighting its medical benefits, particularly CBD's role in inflammation and brain health. The conversation touches on the connection between cannabinoids and athletic recovery, and the ethical complexities of cannabis research. With humor and insight, they tackle myths and misconceptions while emphasizing the need for deeper understanding of cannabis's impact on health.

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Intro

2min

Cannabis Conversations: From Stigma to Science

10min

Exploring Cannabis: Long-Term Medical Effects

7min

Inflammation, CBD, and Brain Health

5min

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of CBD and THC

13min

Athletic Recovery and Brain Health

3min

Decoding Cannabis Myths in Sports and Society

14min

Navigating Pain Relief: The Role of Cannabis

3min

The Historical Journey of Cannabis Use and Its Medical Significance

3min

Are we “wired for weed”? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly weed out the myth from the science behind marijuana with neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School and director of the MIND Program, Dr. Staci Gruber.

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Photo Credit: Daniel Oberhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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