Did you know that cannabis was once a widely used ingredient in medicines by companies like Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb? What happened to make cannabis medicine disappear off the shelf...and, what happened to bring it back into public favor? In this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we answer the question: What is the history of medical marijuana in the US?

Many people use cannabis for medical reasons. Furthermore, cannabis poses less of a risk to health than alcohol. Even so, and even in legal states, people may experience stigma from health professionals for disclosing their cannabis use...especially if they belong to a group who already faces medical discrimination. At the same time, there are very good reasons for your health care provider to know that you consume cannabis. So, how do you balance the risks and benefits of disclosure? We address this topic in this week's episode of The Truth About the Plant!

Can you get the therapeutic benefits from plants like marijuana without the high? In this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we explore microdosing: taking a small amount of a psychoactive plant so that you feel a therapeutic benefit without intoxication. Learn more about this approach to plant medicine in less than 15 minutes!

One third of cannabis consumers use at least once a day, with most of those using multiple times per day. Is this healthy? In this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we get into everyday cannabis use. The risks, the benefits, the tolerance, and what to do if cannabis has become less of an occasion, and more of a habit. A must watch for anyone who wants to develop and maintain a healthy relationship with the plant!

Cannabis is about more than just THC. The aromas of the plant have their own therapeutic benefits and can greatly impact the effect of consumption. On this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we get into the smells that you savor when holding a bud up to your nose when we answer the question: What Are Terpenes?

When it comes to choosing a cannabis product, what defines "quality"? Trusted brands have, for the most part, yet to emerge, and we know that THC content is not a good marker for quality. So, what is? If you buy food (and all of you do), then you already know the answer. But watch this episode to uncover the truth!

One of the many claims about marijuana is that it strips consumers of any desire to work hard or succeed in life. This decades old assumption has haunted consumers (and their parents) and continues to play out in "stoner stereotypes" on the big screen. But what is the truth? Will weed make you give up on life? And where did this idea come from? On this week's episode of The Truth About the Plant, we answer the question: Does marijuana make you lazy?

Marijuana may be legal in many places, but drug testing is still a thing. This can be tricky because you can test positive for THC long after the intoxication wears off. On this episode of The Truth About the Plant, we tackle the important question: How long does marijuana stay in your system?

When shopping at a dispensary, labels contain a lot of information, including terms like "isolate, distillate, full spectrum and whole flower". What do these terms mean and how do they relate to how the product is made and the effect you can expect to feel? We take on this ingredient maze in the latest episode of The Truth About the Plant!

Feeling overwhelmed by the number of cannabis products on the market? Have no fear! On this week's episode of The Truth About the Plant, we answer the question: Which cannabis product is right for me? Taking into consideration intention, environment and experience, this is one episode you don't want to miss!