In this episode our guest is Dr. Kenneth Finn - We discuss the state of medical cannabis today, the positive misperceptions of legalization, and the unspoken truths and side effects associated with cannabis use. Dr. Finn explains issues such as synthetic THC, the lack of medical regulation, and the dangers of contaminated cannabis. We also explore the impact of cannabis regulation in Colorado, the influence of media, the differences between CBD and THC , and the tragic consequences of misinformation. Dr. Finn provides insights into the effects of cannabis on adolescent brain development, product potency, the opioid crisis, and the risks and misperceptions surrounding cannabis.

Dr. Kenneth Finn has been practicing medicine in Colorado Springs since 1994 and serves on the American Board of Pain Medicine Exam Council, Appeals Committee, and Executive Board. He is the President-Elect of the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Finn served on the Colorado Governor's Task Force on Amendment 64, Consumer Safety, and Social Issues Work Group and spent four years on the Colorado Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council. He was an Executive Board member of the El Paso County Medical Society and contributed to developing the position statements on cannabis for both the Colorado Medical Society and the Colorado Pain Society.

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00:00 Introduction 01:03 Medical Cannabis Today 05:20 Positive Perception and Legalization of Cannabis 06:31 Unspoken Truths and Side Effects 07:34 Synthetic THC 08:37 Lack of Medical Regulation 11:07 Contaminated Cannabis 14:32 Medicine Regulation 15:56 Impact of Cannabis Regulation in Colorado 16:54 Media Influence 18:48: CBD vs THC Product Labeling 22:06 Tragic Consequences 27:58 Impact on Adolescent Brain Development 30:00 Product Potency 34:38 Impact on the Opioid Crisis 40:34 Risks and Misperceptions 47:19 Delta-8 THC and Hemp THC 51:17 Unintended consequences of Cannabis Legalization 57:23 Lack of Education for Doctors 1:10:37 Message to Pot Smokers 1:11:53 Risks of Chronic Use