The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

Marijuana Rescheduling Consequences: Potency, Policy, and Public Health

The Opioid Matrix: A Journey Into the Rabbit Hole

Show Notes

How has marijuana changed since the days when Paul McCartney composed ‘Got to Get You into My Life’ in 1966?

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history and trends of marijuana with Jaime Zerbe, Chief of Staff at Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). Sam is made up of an alliance of organizations and individuals dedicated to a health-first approach to marijuana policy. Jaime shares her perspective on marijuana consumption based on science. Join us as we discuss: How marijuana is often marketed The cultural shift toward normalizing drug use The analysis of marijuana legalization

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