Episode #1246
Alex Berenson & Dr. Michael Hart
Books mentioned
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
Mentioned by Alex Berenson & Dr. Michael Hart · at 00:43:46
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The Coddling of the American Mind
Mentioned by Alex Berenson & Dr. Michael Hart · at 00:44:00
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Former New York Times reporter and author Alex Berenson debates medical-cannabis physician Michael Hart on whether cannabis should be treated as medicine. They compare clinical experience with scientific evidence, examining THC and CBD, pain, PTSD, psychosis, depression, suicide, violence, adolescent vulnerability, and risks compared with alcohol, opioids, and social media.
What they talked about
- Debate on marijuana's risks vs. benefits
- THC vs. CBD medical applications
- Cannabis and mental illness (psychosis, violence)
- Genetics and cannabis risk factors
- Social media's impact on teen mental health
- Cannabis as a gateway drug
- Edibles and THC potency concerns
- Cannabis legalization and crime rates
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