Potcast 173: Cannabis and Brain Injury Research

Potcast 173 features one of my favorite cannabis scientists to talk about brain injuries and the use of cannabis as a treatment tool for TBI and CTE. You last met Dr. Linda Klumpers during our discussion about tolerance breaks and cannabis during pregnancy on Potcast 155.  Today Linda and I discuss the basics of brain injury and the varying cognitive and emotional effects. We explore the pitfalls of diagnosing brain injury, what the existing research suggests about cannabis as a neuro-protectant, and the politics blocking researchers and folks like you and me from learning more. I also ask Linda about the long-term implications of head trauma on adult brains and the developing brains of kids. Not everything we talk about is comfortable but everyone deserves the insight to make informed decisions. Find resources in the Potcast 173 show notes at casuallybaked.com/blog. Get EARLY ACCESS to content and support Jo's efforts by becoming a $5/month Potcast Patron at patreon.com/casuallybaked. Subscribe to Casually Baked on YouTube.  Connect on IG, FB, Twitter: @casuallybaked Are you ready to get paid to be yourself in the cannabis space? Visit whiteashgroup.com and submit your resumé. If your cannabis company is in building mode, White Ash Group is North America's premier choice for Cannabis staffing, recruitment, and executive search. MJ Relief is the CBD muscle rub I co-created with Dr. V, my cannabis soul sister and formulation scientist. I can't tell you how many hurdles I've jumped trying to get this to market. I'll record a potcast about it soon. 😬✌️ Purchase here. Or become a wholesale partner: mjskinrelief.com. While you’re here, shop potcast affiliates and score Casually Baked discounts while supporting the show. MJ Relief is Ph.D. formulated for what aches and pains you WITHOUT THC. Always save 10% using promo code: casuallybaked   --> Purchase here.From the reproductive years through menopause, the Green Women's Guide is for any woman seeking the most up-to-date science-based information on how to - or not to - incorporate Cannabis into her life. Save 25% on the course using promo code CASUALLYBAKEDLooking For High-Quality Cannabis-Delivery in the Bay Area? Try getsava.com + use promo code CASUALLYBAKED to SAVE $40 off your first order.If you do not live in a cannabis-legal state, find hemp-derived THCV aka "Skinny Weed" at TejasHemp.com 🌱 Save 15% using code CB15 at checkout 🌱 TEJAS TONIC drinkable now available!Elevate Your Garden's Soil Health + Organic Pest Defense with SLOWDIRT soil amendment 🌱 Save 15% using code CB15 at checkout 🌱 slowdirt.comSAVE 20% on Dr. Fossum’s Pet Care for cats, dogs, & horses using promo code: CasuallyBaked20 ✨Shop More Potcast partner brands on casuallybaked.com and receive discounts on products like Aspen Green CBD where you save 20% using promo code CB20.For that crunchy cough, try the platinum cured silicone MouthPeace & MouthPeace Mini for germ free smoking and Activated Carbon MouthPeace Filters for cleaner, better-tasting hits. Try code casuallybaked at checkout for 15% off any Moose Labs product.Subscribe to Casually Baked on YouTube and catch the potcast videos when available.Connect on Social: @casuallybaked