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Can a 5 mg “unit” make cannabis safer, or just easier to ignore? https://doctorapprovedcannabis.substack.com/p/the-standard-drink-problem-now-in?utm_source=youtube
The Standard Drink Problem, Now in THC
A calm look at why stopping can feel harder than expected. Modern cannabis sits in a strange place. It’s legal. It’s normalized. It’s often described as “natural,” “gentle,” or “harmless.” 🌿 And for many people, that story mostly holds… until it doesn’t. In this episode, produced under the clinical direction of Dr. Benjamin Caplan, MD, we explore a quieter, more uncomfortable question: 👉 If cannabis is so harmless, why do so many people find it unexpectedly hard to stop? This is not a political discussion. This is not an anti-cannabis rant. And it’s definitely not about shame. It’s about biology, dose, potency, and the nervous system. 🧠 Modern cannabis is stronger than ever. 📈 THC concentrations are higher. ⚖️ Dosing is poorly understood. 😴 Withdrawal is real for some people, especially around sleep and irritability. And yet… we still talk about cannabis as if “a joint is a joint” or “a gummy is no big deal.” That mismatch matters. In this video, Dr. Caplan walks through what the science actually shows about: • Why tolerance develops quietly • How the brain adapts to repeated THC exposure • What cannabis withdrawal really looks like • Why difficulty stopping is a physiological signal, not a moral one • How modern potency changed the risk landscape • Why dose matters more than ideology • What recovery and recalibration can look like over time Along the way, we translate complex neuroscience into plain language and replace slogans with something more useful: measurement, context, and compassion. This conversation is for: • People who use cannabis and want clarity 🧩 • Clinicians navigating cannabis medicine 🩺 • Parents, educators, and policymakers 📚 • Anyone tired of hype, fear, or oversimplification ⸻ Topics covered in this episode include: • Cannabis use vs. cannabis use disorder • THC potency and modern products • Standard THC units and why measurement matters • Tolerance, withdrawal, and sleep disruption • The endocannabinoid system explained simply • Adolescents, adults, and differing vulnerability • Pregnancy and developmental considerations (with nuance) • Why there is no single “safe” narrative • What actually helps people reduce or stop use ⸻ 💬 🔥 Be sure to share questions, concerns, and support for viewers to engage with the comments below the video! 🔥💬 If this episode sparked a moment of “wait… that sounds familiar,” you’re not alone. Curiosity is not a diagnosis. It’s a data point. 👍 If you found this useful, please like the video 💬 Drop a comment with your thoughts or questions 🔔 Subscribe for more evidence-based cannabis medicine conversations 🎥 Watch more clips for deeper dives into cannabis, health, and the nervous system For clinical cannabis care, visit CEDclinic.com For deeper reading, see The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook on Amazon More about Dr. Caplan at BenjaminCaplan.com Clinical education at CaplanCannabis.com Instagram: Instagram.com/drbenjamincaplan X: X.com/drcaplan Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpd38hdlsPDRsDxSTKoXLoQ/join
Why Modern Weed Is Harder to Quit Than People Expect
Potency, denial, and the quiet ways modern cannabis can rewire choice. https://doctorapprovedcannabis.substack.com/p/the-gap-between-harmless-and-hard?utm_source=youtube
The Gap Between “Harmless” and “Hard to Stop”
This explains way too much about how you’ve been feeling Why does anxiety feel louder, heavier, and more constant right now? Many people assume it means something is wrong with them. That they are weaker, less resilient, or somehow failing to cope. But the science tells a very different story. In this video, Dr. Benjamin Caplan, MD, board-certified family physician and one of the most experienced clinicians in cannabis medicine, explains why anxiety is rising and why it is not a personal flaw. It is a biological response to instability. Drawing directly from his book, The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook, Dr. Caplan breaks down how the brain learns anxiety, why uncertainty keeps the nervous system on high alert, and how emotional regulation works at the level of brain chemistry, not willpower. 🧠 Key ideas explored in this video include: • Why anxiety is pattern formation, not weakness • How the brain builds and reuses stress pathways • Why constant alerts and headlines overwhelm the nervous system • The difference between escape and regulation • How the endocannabinoid system helps regulate emotional responses • Why anxiety feels psychological but behaves more like inflammation This conversation sits at the leading edge of clinical cannabis care, neuroscience, and mental health education. It is not about getting high or numbing emotions. It is about understanding how the brain works under pressure and how regulation restores clarity, safety, and resilience. 🌱 Cannabis medicine is discussed here as a clinically guided tool, grounded in evidence, physiology, and real patient care. If you are curious about medical cannabis for anxiety, stress, sleep, or nervous system regulation, this video offers a science-first framework without hype or shortcuts. 📘 Learn more about cannabis therapies in The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook on Amazon. 🏥 Clinical care and education available through CEDclinic.com 👨‍⚕️ More about Dr. Caplan at BenjaminCaplan.com and CaplanCannabis.com 📸 Follow along on Instagram at Instagram.com/drbenjamincaplan 🐦 Join the conversation on X at X.com/drcaplan 🔎 Topics covered in this video: • Anxiety and the modern environment • Brain chemistry and emotional learning • Chronic stress and nervous system overload • Regulation versus avoidance • Endocannabinoid system and emotional balance • Why safety, not force, restores calm ✨🧠✨ Be sure to share questions, concerns, and support for viewers to engage with the comments below the video! ✨🧠✨ If this resonates, check out other clips on the channel for evidence-based discussions on cannabis medicine, mental health, sleep, pain, and brain health. Like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations. Your nervous system will thank you. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpd38hdlsPDRsDxSTKoXLoQ/join
Anxiety Isn’t Random. It’s Conditioned.
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Cannabis wasn't legalized — here's what changed #substack #shorts
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Real-world data and reducing trade-offs for older adults #substack #shorts
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Legitimacy doesn't remove choice — it makes it safer #substack #shorts
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How past policy blocked research and fueled division #substack #shorts
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