EP 215 | From Opioids to Cannabis | How Plant Medicine is Changing Lives

🌿 Welcome to Conversations with Kush! 🌟 In this episode, host Molly "The Kush RN" sits down with Dr. Jesse Christianson, DNP (aka Dr. Murse) of Cannabis DNP Therapeutics to dive into the science, stigma, and patient outcomes surrounding medical cannabis.From debunking myths to exploring real-world patient success stories, this episode is a must-watch for healthcare professionals, patients, and anyone curious about cannabis as medicine.💊 Can cannabis replace opioids? 🧠 Does it really cause schizophrenia? ⚖️ Why is Wisconsin still behind on legalization? 👩‍⚕️ What role do nurses play in cannabis education?Get ready for a science-backed, no-nonsense conversation on why cannabis belongs in modern medicine.What’s Inside This Episode:🩺 A Nurse’s Journey into Cannabis – From grad school research to leading patient care. 🔬 The Science Behind Cannabis Therapy – What research really says about cannabinoids & mental health. 🚨 Stigma in Medicine – How healthcare professionals react to cannabis & what needs to change. 🌱 Cannabis for Anxiety, Pain & Sleep – How therapeutic formulations are revolutionizing treatment. 💼 Why Wisconsin is Stuck in the Past – The political roadblocks to legalization & patient access.What You’ll Learn:The truth about cannabis & schizophrenia – Does it really cause mental illness?How cannabis is replacing opioids for pain management & addiction recovery.Why nurses & medical professionals are embracing cannabis in patient care.The role of minor cannabinoids & terpenes in crafting safe, effective treatments.How legalization is failing patients in restrictive states like Wisconsin.If you’re a healthcare worker, cannabis advocate, or patient looking for science-backed info, this episode will educate, inspire, and challenge everything you thought you knew about cannabis.Find the Right Strain: Episode Chapters⏱ 5:00 – From Grad School to Cannabis Science How evidence-based research led Jesse to challenge medical stigma.⏱ 10:00 – The Stigma in Healthcare Why doctors & legislators still resist cannabis, and how nurses are leading the charge.⏱ 18:00 – Cannabis & Mental Health Does cannabis cause schizophrenia, addiction, or long-term cognitive issues?⏱ 25:00 – The Wisconsin Cannabis Problem Why the state remains behind on legalization despite overwhelming public support.⏱ 35:00 – The Role of Nurses in Cannabis Care Why nurses & healthcare professionals are the future of cannabis medicine.⏱ 45:00 – Real Patient Stories & Outcomes How microdosing & personalized cannabinoid therapy are changing lives.⏱ 55:00 – The Future of Cannabis in Healthcare Will cannabis be descheduled? What’s next for research & accessibility?Should cannabis be covered by insurance? 🌿 Drop your thoughts below!Like, comment, and subscribe for more science-backed cannabis conversations. Tell us what YOU want to see researched next!#CannabisMedicine #ConversationsWithKush #CannabisNursing #MedicalCannabis #HealthcareReform