logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2021
17m 13s

More on Marijuana

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
About this episode

Research shows it can cause strokes, heart attacks, and car accidents. 

This episode features audio from Does Marijuana Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks?, The Effects of Marijuana on Car Accidents, and Effects of Marijuana on Weight Gain and Bone Density. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

Up next
Jul 30
Better Moods with Better Diets
A happier mind starts on your plate. This episode features audio from: Fruits and Vegetables Put to the Test for Boosting Mood How to Boost Brain BDNF Levels for Depression Treatment Gut Feelings: Probiotics & Mental Health Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes ... Show More
17m 12s
Jul 23
The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (Q&A)
Today we answer questions from our webinar audience about thyroid health. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast. 
18m 45s
Jul 16
The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function – Part 1
Nourish your thyroid and support your health. This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast. 
22m 9s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2022
The Effects of Cannabis (Marijuana) on the Brain & Body
In this episode, I discuss cannabis (aka marijuana), including the biological mechanisms underlying its effects on the mind and body, its known medical applications, its impact on libido, creativity, hunger, hormones and more. I also cover the known adverse health consequences of ... Show More
2h 38m
Oct 2024
As Marijuana’s Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains descriptions of a mental health crisis and violence.</i></p><p>This Election Day, recreational marijuana could become legal across more than half of the United States. But as more Americans consume more potent forms of the drug more often, a T ... Show More
33m 35s
Aug 2024
Your Brain On... Marijuana
<p>The neuroscience behind the benefits and risks of marijuana, explained.</p> <p>Splintered legislature, evolving taboos, and new forms of consumption have created a fragmented market for cannabis, and made it challenging for scientists to research its effects on our brains and ... Show More
46m 6s
Apr 2022
SEX, CANNABIS AND DEATH
Cannabis for Better Sex? Here’s What the Science Says Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
30m 46s
Jul 2024
How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks | Dr. Matthew Hill
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Matthew Hill, Ph.D., a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and an expert on the biology of cannabis. We discuss how cannabis affects the brain to produce its psychoactive effects (fee ... Show More
3h 52m
Dec 2024
Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning
Interview with Jayani Jayawardhana, PhD, author of Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poisoning. Hosted by John Torous, MD, MBI. Related Content: Association of State Cannabis Legalization With Cannabis Use Disorder and Cannabis Poi ... Show More
20m 59s
Jul 2021
Plants of the Gods: S2E1. Marijuana: Why Cannabis is as American as Apple Pie
<p><strong>Marijuana</strong> – What do the ancient Chinese, George Bush and The Beatles have in common? Knowingly or not, all benefited from one of the most well-known plants of the gods: marijuana. Between the highly practical uses of hemp fiber and its popular mind-altering pr ... Show More
34m 16s
Dec 2020
Marijuana: what happens when you quit?
<p>Weed changes your brain, so what happens if you stop? Today we explain what happens when you get stoned, what endocannabinoids do in our body and how they create LEGIT WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS!</p> <p>WHAT DID WE LEARN THIS WEEK:</p> <p>5:50 - Human language evolved as GOSSIP!</p> ... Show More
51m 32s
May 2023
Expecting: Weed and pregnancy
Many states have extremely punitive policies around cannabis and pregnancy. But researchers don't actually have great data on cannabis's harms. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexplainable It’s a great place to view show transcripts and read more about the topics on our show. Als ... Show More
30m 46s
Aug 2023
The Promise of Cannabis as We Age
Cannabis is often thought of as a young person’s drug. But the reality is that more and more people of all ages are asking their doctors about medical marijuana to treat a whole host of issues, from chronic pain, insomnia, and even some of the symptoms associated with dementia. W ... Show More
29m 36s