The Brain on Cannabis

What You Should Know About Recreational and Medical Marijuana

De: Rebecca Siegel MD, Margot Starbuck

Narrado por: Chloe Cannon

Since marijuana became legal in many states, people of all ages are using it for pain relief and treatment of a variety of illnesses and ailments. But is it safe?

In this comprehensive book, renowned psychiatrist and licensed prescriber of medical marijuana Dr. Rebecca Siegel delivers the most complete guide yet about the benefits and risks of using marijuana today. Based on the latest scientific research, this accessible book busts all the myths and helps you navigate the sometimes confusing and often-changing world of marijuana.

You'll discover a wealth of invaluable information, including:

• Why medical marijuana is vastly different than CBD and recreational marijuana - especially when it comes to children and teenagers
• Evidence-based information on how cannabis is being used to treat an array of ailments and conditions
• The difference between various marijuana delivery systems, including edibles
• Why those who may be genetically vulnerable to psychiatric disorder, including depression and anxiety, should exercise caution when using marijuana
• How to talk to teens or young adults about recreational marijuana use in a way that brings you closer
• How marijuana affects mood, productivity, and overall brain health
• Long-term vs. short-term risks for teens, adults, and older adults

©2021 Rebecca Siegel (P)2021 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

author definitely needs to do more research

while there is some good information in here, it's clearly written from a bias toward the pharmaceutical industry and big alcohol. at one point the author claims that cannabis is more dangerous than alcohol and there is plenty of data showing the opposite. statistics show cannabis is far safer.

Informative Read, Citations Appreciated

🩺 Dr. Siegel did a great job with this book! I will now purchase the hardcopy and enjoy reviewing the studies referenced.

🧠 I purchased this book due to Dr. Daniel Amen’s participation in it. His clinic (the Amen Clinics) changed my life for the better by diagnosing my ADHD through their SPECT scans and providing resources, supplements, and prescriptions for therapies that have dramatically improved both my cognitive functioning and quality of life.

Back to Dr. Siegel’s book, I support the use of medical marijuana and with the HHS’s recent recommendation for marijuana to change to schedule 3, exciting opportunities for long overdue studies await.

Rebecca did a great job. As a patient who consumes THC legally (edibles is my preferred mode), this book provided insights and resources that I value and it inspired additional research questions. 📚

🧐 For those who gave Siegel a poor rating, let’s see your books, please share your expert opinions supported by peer-reviewed studies, and provide it in the easy to understand and smooth flowing voice that she did. I’ll read.

very informative

Great insight from Dr's research, people need to think twice before use, marijuana doesn't benefit all.

nothing new here

maybe it's because I set my expectations too high to get new and updated information on the subject I'm disappointed that I didn't. the book is full of -more research needed here- which the same thing as it was before I read the book. I think it is good for someone completely new to the subject but not for one with different questions or seeking solid answers.