Untangling Cannabis: History, Perspective, and Benefits for Mental Health with guest Dr. Dustin Sulak

*Please note this episode contains an occurrence of profanity.*In this bonus episode, Dr. Kimber is joined by special guest Dr. Dustin Sulak for an exploration on the medicinal properties, history, and benefits of cannabis.An osteopathic physician, Dr. Sulak has become an internationally-renowned expert in medical cannabis, and he shares about the stigmatization of medical cannabis use, perspectives on healing the body organically, and why medicinal cannabis may be worth a try for some patients — with proper guidance and support.Key moments include:04:19 – A brief history of medical cannabis and the circumstances that led to it being villainized.10:10 – How cannabis can be used for treatment, and the difference between hemp, cannabis, and other substances.15:22 – Dr. Sulak’s thoughts for anyone hesitant about medicinal cannabis. 20:47 – The lack of information regarding medicinal cannabis and its patient benefits. 25:41 – Cannabis, its subspecies, and whether it can help support quality sleep.More on Dr. Sulak:Dustin Sulak, D.O., is a traditional osteopathic physician and expert in integrative medicine. His  clinical practice in Maine focuses on treating refractory conditions in adults and children. Dr. Sulak is an internationally-renowned expert in medical cannabis, the author of the first  foundational text on its clinical use, Handbook of Cannabis for Clinicians: Principles and Practice, and a co-founder of Healer.com, a medical cannabis education resource. He is a passionate educator and leader in the field of medical cannabis, and serves on the board of directors of The Society of Cannabis Clinicians.Keep in touch with Dr. Sulak:Instagram: @Healer.com_Facebook: @HealercomWebsite: Healer.comClinic Website: integr8health.comBook: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714180?promo=HBCN21Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing