Category: Second Column

March 28 The Corrections Department

In the piece headed “Medical Marijuana, Inc. Pitching CBD Products,” Martin A. Lee wrote that “The legal status of CBD is somewhat muddled.”  Ethan Russo, MD, advises that  “CBD is unequivocally...

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Why Might People Faint After Dabbing?

In response to Dale Gieringer’s note about people fainting after dabbing, we asked Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD, what might cause such a response.  He explained: “The short answer is that cannabinoids —both plant-based and...

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Dabbing Dangers Discussed Anew

If you’re just joining us, dabbing is an increasingly popular cannabinoid delivery method  that involves inhaling the fumes of very strong concentrates, suddenly heated. Butane is frequently used as a solvent to extract...

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