By Nadia Kounang, CNN

April 29, 2018

CNN’s Chris Gajilan contributed to this report.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/29/health/medical-marijuana-opioids/index.html

Watch Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN Special Report “Weed 4: Pot vs. Pills” on Sunday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET.

(CNN) In 2016, opioids killed more Americans than breast cancer. The drug overdose epidemic has become one of the most concerning public health issues of recent time, and in an effort to stem the tide, more patients and doctors are turning to pot over pills.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/health/medical-marijuana-opioid-epidemic-sanjay-gupta/index.html

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent

April 24, 2018

Dear Honorable Jeff Sessions,

I feel obligated to share the results of my five-year-long investigation into the medical benefits of the cannabis plant. Before I started this worldwide, in-depth investigation, I was not particularly impressed by the results of medical marijuana research, but a few years later, as I started to dedicate time with patients and scientists in various countries, I came to a different conclusion.

Dr. Dustin Sulak

Leafly.com

April 20, 2018

https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/cannabis-edibles-dosage-guide-chart

Edible forms of cannabis, including food products, lozenges, and capsules, can produce effective, long-lasting, and safe effects.  These forms of cannabis are also the most likely to produce unwanted effects and overdose symptoms, which can be very unpleasant.  The difference is, of course, the dose.

Here, you’ll find a chart that describes typical effects felt at different ingested doses. However, there are factors to consider when choosing the right dose for you, which you can read more about below.

SASHA GOLDSTEIN

April 05, 2018

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/qanda-dr-dustin-sulak-touts-the-healing-power-of-pot/Content?oid=14407337

More than two decades after California legalized medical cannabis, the debate still rages about its health benefits. On one hand, nearly every state in the country has legalized some form of a medical marijuana program. And several states — Vermont included — have legalized recreational adult use of the drug.

But on the other hand, the federal government still considers weed a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has “no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Dr. Dustin Sulak is a firm believer in medical marijuana.

Lauren Bedosky

Livestrong.com

March 28, 2018

https://www.livestrong.com/article/13710520-whats-the-deal-with-athletes-using-cannabis-during-training/

Until recently, cannabis (aka marijuana) was considered the illicit drug of choice for lazy teenagers. But since marijuana is now recreationally legal in nine states, it’s gaining popularity among one of the most active and focused populations out there: endurance athletes.

Dr. Dustin Sulak

March 12, 2018

Leafly.com

https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/separating-cbd-facts-from-myths

Cannabidiol (CBD) is an exciting focus of medical research, popular media, and legislation related to cannabis. Its presence is becoming ubiquitous on the shelves of health food stores and search engine results for numerous medical conditions, but don’t believe everything you hear. While CBD is an incredibly safe and therapeutic component of cannabis, there are many myths and misconceptions associated with it. Let’s take a look at a few.

Dr. Dustin Sulak

February 26, 2018

Leafly.com

https://www.leafly.com/news/health/a-physicians-perspective-on-optimal-cannabis-dosing

Dosage is the key factor in achieving the most benefits and least adverse effects of cannabis. After following thousands of patients using medical cannabis for eight years, I’ve observed that dosing cannabis is unlike any therapeutic agent to which I was exposed in my medical training. A basic understanding of the key characteristics of cannabis dosing can empower you to make the most of this incredibly versatile, safe, and effective herb.