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FIELD NOTES with Dr. Rebekah Hodge: Rural Realities, Substance Use Myths, and Showing Up Human


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In this Field Notes episode, Dr. Rebekah Hodge, Ph.D., joins host Ash Savage to talk candidly about the myths that shape how we understand substance use, rural mental health, and what it really means to be a clinician. With experience spanning methadone clinics, rural New Mexico, and academia, Dr. Hodge brings lived wisdom and humility to the mic. Together, we unpack the pressures of "being the expert," the power of bringing your full self into the work, and why listening might just be our most important tool.

Further Reading on Cannabis Research & Federal Barriers:

Hudak, J., & Wallack, G. (2020). Ending the U.S. government’s war on medical marijuana research. Brookings Institution. https://www.brookings.edu/articles/ending-the-u-s-governments-war-on-medical-marijuana-research/

Summary: This policy analysis explores how outdated federal restrictions have delayed public access to sound scientific data and hindered medical innovation in cannabis therapeutics.

Hampson, A. J., Grimaldi, M., Axelrod, J., & Wink, D. (1998). Cannabidiol and (-)Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol are neuroprotective antioxidants. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 95(14), 8268–8273. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.95.14.8268

Summary: Early evidence of the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, demonstrating why more open access to research is necessary. One of the first studies showing potential medical benefits of THC and CBD.

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