Corey Adam Hunt was born on September 2, 1981 in the small, town of DeTour, Michigan. At only 19-years-old, his mother, Dianna, had plans to join the military, but that …
Why does cannabis work to control moods and anger?
Dear Dr. Dave, Following brain surgery, I suffer the effects of severe concussion. I use cannabis to control my mood swings and to stop the associated “flying off the handle” …
How do I use cannabis for severe chronic pain?
Dear Dr. Dave, Since December 2016, I have had three back surgeries and daily pain in the range of a 6 to 8 on a scale of 10. I am …
The Racist History of How Cannabis-Hemp Became “Marijuana”
What is the difference between marijuana, hemp and cannabis? This confusion over the difference is no accident, but rather part of a long campaign to marginalize cannabis. Donald J. Trump …
What We Do and Don’t Know About Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
No one can argue with the standard advice to women who are pregnant: don’t ingest anything you don’t need. That advice certainly includes alcohol and tobacco, probably coffee and possibly …
Bad Science: Lies Still Used to Justify Restrictive Cannabis Policies
Drug policy, like any other public policy, should be informed by science, not by political agenda or financial gain. Also, when shown to be factually wrong, ineffective and/or counter-productive, it …
How LA’s Fastest Cannabis Delivery Service Wants To Change The Entire Landscape
Think about the kinds of pop culture characters you think of when you think of marijuana. Snoop Dogg. Willie Nelson. Cheech and Chong. Harold and Kumar. Good-natured folks who know how to chill out and have a good time.
Ask Dr. Dave: How do I know how to dose myself with cannabis for cerebral palsy pain?
Dear Dr. Dave, I have a 23-year-old son with cerebral palsy. His leg muscles are very stiff and he has difficulty walking. To help with pain and stiffness, we are …
An Open Letter To Doctors From A Veteran with TBI
Dear Doctor, I want to spend the next few sentences thanking you for all you do. Thank you for making me jump through all these hoops over the last several …
Ask Dr. Dave: Does marijuana in my blood make me an impaired driver?
Dear Dr. Dave, My husband was in a car accident that occurred at 5 p.m. He hadn’t smoked since the night before, at around 9pm. The police charged him with …
Why Do Bad Science and Lies Still Guide Cannabis Policy?
Drug policy, like any other public policy, should be informed by science, not by political agenda or financial gain. Also, when shown to be factually wrong, ineffective and/or counter-productive, it …
Finding Virtue In The Heart of Las Vegas
Some escape to Las Vegas for the 24/7 casinos, wild all-night parties, and around the clock cocktails, but the passage of Nevada Question 2 brings a whole new industry to …