Cannabis Science and Side Effects with Jason Wilson - Ep 43

In this week’s Safe Home Podcast, Joey joins Beth to talk with Jason Wilson about the science and side effects of cannabis. Jason is a botanist, educator, author, and podcaster whose primary interest right now is cannabis. He studies the chemistry and microbiology of cannabis, and has unique expertise in quality management systems and regulatory compliance in the burgeoning cannabis growing industry. He published a science textbook “Curious About Cannabis” and has a podcast with the same name.

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RESOURCES:

Jason’s  information:

• Curious About Cannabis podcast: https://cacpodcast.com/
• Curious About Cannabis textbook: https://cacpodcast.com/book/
• Curious About Cannabis workshops and courses: https://cacpodcast.com/curious-about-cannabis-learning-center/
• Email: jason@naturallearningenterprises.com

Anonymous testing of substances: https://www.drugsdata.org/

CHS Genetic Testing: https://shop.endodna.com/products/chs-dna-susceptibility-test

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TIME STAMPS:

0:57 Jason Wilson’s intro and expertise

2:51 How today’s cannabis compares to the cannabis parents used back in the day

6:09 Jason’s concerns about modern synthetic products like Delta 8 THC

9:50 Different types of testing - qualitative and quantitative

14:32 How can consumers know if their product is good quality

17:28 How clean are dispensary products?

18:50 The dangers of street drugs from the black market

24:00 Vape industry marketing to kids

24:36 Is it “just” cannabis?

24:50 Can you get addicted to cannabis?

28:25 Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and stigma

31:12 Communicating with your kids about cannabis

32:42 The unique chemistry of edible cannabis, which packs a powerful punch

35:55 How much cannabis does Joey use?

37:28 Bi-phasic effect of cannabis - high dose v. low dose

39:50 Remedies for cannabis overdoses or overwhelm

43:00 High doses of cannabis can make psychiatric problems worse

43:35 Fentanyl in weed and how to test for it

36:35 Safest ways to use cannabis

49:48 Jason’s advice to parents about how to communicate with our kids about cannabis