Many people use cannabis medicinally, especially now that it's so widely available. Using cannabis for this purpose can be very helpful, yet many people are unaware of which conditions it has been well studied for, and which conditions it might be less helpful for or could even worsen with heavy use. In this week's episode I provide a brief overview of the current science and regulatory approvals for medicinal cannabis.

According to recent research, there are serious health risks related to cannabis use, including premature death. As increasing evidence points to health complications of cannabis use, there is one theme threaded throughout - these adverse effects are observed among people who use frequently and heavily and develop a cannabis use disorder. Today I discuss how and why we understand cannabis to be an addictive drug, and what you can do about it if you or someone you care about is addicted to cannabis.

With new research emerging on the potential for GLP-1 agonists to treat addiction, this episode answers some of the questions that the recent headlines bring up for those who are trying to overcome their addictions or looking for answers for their loved ones. How do GLP-1s work? What does the research on GLP-1s for addiction tell us? Can you get a prescription for Ozempic or another GLP-1 agonist for addiction today?