I am honored to have the opportunity to speak with a senior Medical Scientist, David Ostrow, MD, PhD, LFAPA and advocate for therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and other plant based derived medications in prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Ostrow also holds licenses and is certified in Adult Psychiatry, HIV medicine, Addiction Medicine and Cannabinoid Medicine. Throughout Dr. Ostrow’s career, he has sought to shine light on the role of social and societal factors that limit healthcare access and increase co-morbidities among poor, minority and other marginalized groups, a driving factor that has gained widespread attention during the current Covid19 epidemic. Since the late ‘90s, Dr. Ostrow has been an advocate for replacing failed national drug policies in the US with more effective, compassionate and harm-reduction approaches, including regulation and legalization of adult cannabis use, integration of Cannabinoids as Medicine into the healthcare training curriculum, and expungement of criminal records and rehabilitation of persons incarcerated for non-violent cannabis possession. We discuss the stigma associated with cannabis due to the failed national drug policies and the challenges they create for cannabis research and development - but times are changing...for the better! Dr Ostrow also provides scientific consultation and program development and planning expertise to the medical cannabis start-ups and pro bono consultation to non-profit and social equity endeavors in the health and wellness arenas. Learn more if Dr Ostrow can assist you at www.DavidOstrow.consulting

Fabuleaf: Hemp Flower Power

Discussion with Dr. David Ostrow, MD, PhD, on cannabinoids, the importance of R&D and the failed national drug policies.

Join your host, Leah Gregg, and the CEO of Mental Health News Radio Network, Kristin Walker discuss who Leah is, why she started this podcast, and what the show is all about! Marijuana and Hemp are two varieties of the same plant species, the Cannabis sativa plant. Since they share the same species name, they’re often lumped into one big family, and there seems to be a lot of confusion around their differences. “fabuleaf hemp flower power” is a podcast that will provide simple yet informative information to provide education on this beautiful plant and the benefits it offers. Each episode will focus on one specific topic related to the Hemp side of the plant, also commonly known as CBD. Short and Sweet, informative and relevant to the listeners is the goal of the fabuleaf hemp flower power podcast. So join us and learn how powerful this plant can be in helping you feel the best you can, naturally! www.fabuleaf.com

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Marijuana and Hemp are two varieties of the same plant species, the Cannabis sativa plant. Since they share the same species name, they’re often lumped into one big family, and there seems to be a lot of confusion around their differences. “fabuleaf hemp flower power” is a podcast that will provide simple yet informative information to provide education on this beautiful plant and the benefits it offers. Each episode will focus on one specific topic related to the Hemp side of the plant, also commonly known as CBD. Short and Sweet, informative and relevant to the listeners is the goal of the fabuleaf hemp flower power podcast. So join us and learn how powerful this plant can be in helping you feel the best you can, naturally!

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Fabuleaf: Hemp Flower Power

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