Presented to the Hawaii Department of Health – Cannabis 101 – Now Available to You
Most people think they’ve heard the “basics” of cannabis. But most of what’s circulating isn’t science—it’s recycled myth, marketing lingo, or vague generalities that leave both patients and providers guessing.
This 30-minute talk, delivered to the Hawaii State Department of Health’s Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation, offers something different: a clinical, accessible, and often funny walk through what cannabis actually is, how it works in the human body, and why we need to update how we talk—and think—about it.
In this talk, I cover:
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Why the phrase “5mg is a good starting dose” is dangerously oversimplified
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How your liver, hormones, stress levels, and genetics all influence how cannabis affects you
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Why delivery format matters more than strain names
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What makes edibles feel like a different drug—and why that’s not an exaggeration
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How cannabis affects mood, metabolism, sleep, and medication interactions
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What most doctors were never taught—and why that needs to change
I’m bringing both depth and clarity to a topic too often reduced to noise.
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If you’re a patient seeking clarity, a provider aiming to stay current, or simply cannabis-curious, this talk is a must-watch. The science is clear. The need for smarter care is urgent. And the conversation starts here.
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