Most people who use cannabis are making decisions about their consumption without consulting a doctor. And many of these people are using cannabis for relaxation, anxiety relief and help with sleep. Is self medicating with cannabis safe? What do you need to know in order to minimize risk and maximize benefits? On this episode of The Truth About the Plant we answer the question: Is is safe to self medicate with cannabis?

Hemp was made legal in all 50 states in 2018 under the Farm Bill. Science and innovation unlocked a process to take the CBD in legal hemp and transform it into an intoxicating substance, technically legal. But is it safe? In this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we review the Farm Bill loophole, how these products are made and what we know about their safety.

Cannabis has long been said to cause mental illness. This started in the early 1900's and continues today. The claim is that, otherwise healthy people can become mentally ill just from using cannabis. Is this true? In this week's episode, we discuss cannabis and mental health, correlation and causation, and why the answer is not as simple as yes or no.

Cannabis is a living thing, and how you store your bud will impact its potency, flavor and longevity. In this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we talk about ways to ensure your bud stays fresh, flavorful and smokeable for as long as possible!

As the interest in plant medicines continues to rise, retreats and hotels that specialize in assisting people with plant medicine treatments and other alternative therapies are on the rise as well. What happens at these destinations that makes them different than your average vacay? What should you ask about the training and preparation of the staff before participating? And how can you bring the wellness rituals of these retreats into your everyday life? We are joined by Dr. Marion Johnson from Coral Cove on this episode to answer the question: What happens at a wellness hotel?

Vaping cannabis is one of the most popular methods of consumption. But is it safe? On this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we welcome special guest Nurse Laura Barrett to address the EVALI scare, medical value and potential risks of vaping your cannabis. Vaping has a lot of benefits for patients and consumers, but there are some important things to consider before making it your consumption method of choice.

Spring is in the air! And for those living in medical or adult use cannabis states, the opportunity for planting your own cannabis is here! Don't spend hours sifting through online content on how to grow your own, we've got your easy to follow guide in less than 15 minutes! This week on The Truth About the Plant: How do I grow marijuana?

Is becoming an cannabis consumer as easy as inhaling? Yes and no. Getting the cannabis inside you is the first step, but learning to enjoy it and understanding what "high" looks and feels like is a bit more complicated! In the episode, we get into all you need to know to get the most out of your first cannabis experience when we answer the question: How do I become a cannabis consumer?

We know cannabis can be a helpful treatment for humans. But can we use cannabis to treat our furbabies? On this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we are excited to welcome Dr. Casara Andre, a veterinarian leading the way on cannabis treatment for animals. She helps us answer the question: Can I Treat My Pet With Cannabis? You can learn more about Dr. Andre's practice at https://www.veterinarycannabis.org/

Take 2! Sorry for the messed up audio on the last video. I am not sure what happened! But we are back to give you the science backed info you need :) This week, we take on the question: What is the healthiest way to consume cannabis? There are several dimensions to this, including method of consumption, effect predictability, and the product itself! I get into this and more in this week's episode of The Truth About the Plant!