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The Science of Cannabis: Does It Help or Hurt With Anxiety? Is It Addictive? What's the Safest Way To Use It? | Dr. Riley Kirk

The Science of Cannabis: Does It Help or Hurt With Anxiety? Is It Addictive? What's the Safest Way To Use It? | Dr. Riley Kirk

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Dec 8, 2025 1h 15m
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<p dir="ltr">Everything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is <a href= "https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/f89f725a8c1749ab911631e1d24ac2c2/1/a26799ad08af529bba55e2d94ca1f08d93b635ccae79012f648361962d6e84c2?cache_buster=1751381368"> Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The endocannabinoid system – and how it works in the body</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The science-backed health benefits of cannabis</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The risks of cannabis use – including questions about psychosis, schizophrenia, and specific risks for adolescents</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The fascinating history of the cannabis plant </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The criminalization, racism and propaganda machine within that history</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The legality of cannabis now in the US</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Different modes of use</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Where to source your products</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And much more</li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan's online community <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Additional Resources: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.bioactivepodcast.com/">Bioactive podcast</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/f89f725a8c1749ab911631e1d24ac2c2/0/53380cb74278c7b79c24105d80a19ae28e173628c3f8870feabce2d21a7d89dc?cache_buster=1751381368"> @cannabichem</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href= "https://www.appliedpharmacognosy.org/">The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy (NAP)</a></li> </ul> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong>Thanks to our sponsors: </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>AT&T</strong>:   Happy Holidays from <a href="http://www.att.com/">AT&T</a>. Connecting changes everything.<br /> <strong id= "docs-internal-guid-a6451ce4-7fff-d340-6597-05236c9a2a6e">Airbnb:</strong> Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at <a href="http://airbnb.com/host">airbnb.com/host</a>.<br /> <strong>Function Health</strong>:   Visit <a href= "https://www.functionhealth.com/happier">www.functionhealth.com/Happier</a> or use the gift code Happier25 for a $25 credit towards your membership.   </p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p> </p>

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