Ep 75 The Medical Uses of Cannabis | Dr Ben Jansen

Episode 75 hosts Dr Ben Jansen (GP from Brisbane, Australia) Cannabis has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only recently has it become approved in Australia under the TGA. Cannabis is now being used with incredible success where other more commonly known medicines have failed. It's now approved for over 52 conditions and is particularly used in pain management. 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Dr Ben Jansen 3:19 History of Medical Cannabis 5:16 Why Cannabis Became Illegal 9:44 Stigma and Public Perception 11:56 Entering the Medical Cannabis Field 14:01 Changes in Australian Legislation 16:30 Educating Doctors and Patients 18:16 Understanding Drug Scheduling 23:53 Safety Compared With Other Medications 27:02 Early Clinical Experiences 30:22 What Is Medical Cannabis 33:44 CBD vs THC Explained 37:39 How Cannabis Is Manufactured 41:39 Methods of Administration 45:36 Dosing and Titration Principles 48:05 Side Effects and Safety Profile 51:43 Mental Health and Schizophrenia Risk 57:32 Common Medical Indications 1:01:04 Chronic Pain and Neuropathic Conditions 1:03:30 Cancer and Palliative Care Uses 1:07:48 Anxiety and Sleep Applications 1:12:19 Patient Selection and Assessment 1:16:00 Driving and Legal Considerations 1:19:56 How Long Cannabis Stays in the Body 1:22:22 Athlete Use and Drug Testing 1:25:07 Brain Health and Neuroprotection 1:27:43 CBD Mechanism of Action 1:30:37 Endocannabinoid System Explained 1:33:59 Inhaled vs Oral Effects 1:36:53 Onset Time and Duration Differences 1:39:25 Dosing Methods and Practical Tips 1:42:10 Sleep and Insomnia Treatment 1:44:30 Who Can Prescribe Cannabis 1:48:40 Pharmacy Dispensing Process 1:53:30 Cost of Medical Cannabis 1:55:45 Conditions Treated With Cannabis 2:00:30 Risks of Opioid Medications 2:03:05 Legal Status Across Australia 2:05:40 Future of Medical Cannabis 2:10:55 Parkinson's Disease Applications 2:13:30 Dementia and Cognitive Conditions 2:18:00 Microdosing and Emerging Research 2:20:15 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up ALL IA LINKS & CONTACT INFORMATION