About CRx Podcast
What is medical marijuana? The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine. However, scientific study of the chemicals in marijuana, called cannabinoids, has led to two FDA-approved medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill form. Continued research may lead to more medications. Because the marijuana plant contains chemicals that may help treat a range of illnesses and symptoms, many people argue that it should be legal for medical purposes. In fact, a growing number of states have legalized marijuana for medical use. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been recently covered in the media, and you may have even seen it as an add-in booster to your post-workout smoothie or morning coffee. What exactly is CBD? Why is it suddenly so popular? How is cannabidiol different from marijuana? CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis (marijuana). While CBD is an essential component of medical marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. While CBD is a component of marijuana (one of hundreds), by itself it does not cause a “high.” According to a report from the World Health Organization, “In humans, CBD exhibits no effects indicative of any abuse or dependence potential…. To date, there is no evidence of public health related problems associated with the use of pure CBD.”

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Advances in research have led to increased interest in the...
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How did the “The War on Drugs” disproportionally affect racial...
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Dr. Lynn and Dr. Madeo join Joseph Friedman, RPh., on...
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Arrested Development https://www.crxmag.com/issues/2021/winter/arrested-development.shtml The related research letter published in JAMA...
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The cannabis industry won at the ballot box in the...
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Opioids play a critical role in managing cancer-associated pain, but...
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The Great Valley Publishing Company has partnered with the Pharmacy...
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Medical PotCast host Joe Friedman interviews Cannabis Industry Consultant Shanna...
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Today's Medical PotCast Episode features our host Joseph (Joe) Friedman,...
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Today's Medical PotCast Episode features Joseph Friedman, R.Ph. MBA, is...
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Joe Friedman RPh., talks with to Lindsay Gayman, BScN, global...
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The American Society of Cannabis Pharmacists and we are defining...
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Special episode of the Medical PotCast --Todd Eury, founder of...
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Medical PotCast host Joseph Friedman, RPh., talks with Jean Milford, MHA...
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Medical PotCast host Joseph Friedman interviews Shimona Superstine Professor at Hebrew...
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We welcome special guest Jim Lucas Indiana State Representative District 69...
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Matt Paterini, PharmD, interviews Joseph Friedman, RPh., CEO at Professional...
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About the Pharmacy Podcast Network: In 2009 Todd S. Eury...
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Medical PotCast Host Joseph Friedman welcomes special guest Dr. Leslie Mendoza...
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Part Two of the KeyCentrix sponsored Specialty Pharmacy Podcast with...
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Intriguing discussion and interview with Jim Smeeding, MBA president of JestaRx...
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Introducing the 'MEDICAL POTCAST' show, part of the Pharmacy Podcast...
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3rd time Pharmacy Podcast Show guest Joseph Friedman RPh., COO...