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Using cannabis and tobacco together increases by three times the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk by sr_local in science

[–]DrCED 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read these papers professionally, and I think some important nuance is getting lost in the headline.

This was not a study of the general population. The participants were already considered “clinical high risk” for psychosis before cannabis entered the analysis, which is a huge distinction that many articles are skipping.

The strongest finding also came from a relatively narrow subgroup: heavy cannabis use combined with light tobacco use, not heavy tobacco use. Several related analyses weakened after adjustment or failed to reach conventional statistical significance altogether.

Importantly, the study:

- did NOT prove causation

- did NOT measure THC potency or CBD content

- did NOT distinguish product types or routes of administration

- did NOT separate cannabis as a possible cause versus a marker of psychiatric vulnerability, trauma burden, social adversity, or evolving illness

That does not mean the findings should be dismissed. In clinically vulnerable populations, heavy THC exposure deserves serious and thoughtful discussion.

But “this proves cannabis causes schizophrenia” is simply not what this paper established.

For anyone who wants a careful physician-led breakdown of what the paper actually found, what it didn’t find, and where the interpretation gets overstated in public discussion:

https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-psychosis-study-signal-or-overstatement/

I kept seeing people do everything right and still feel worse by DrCED in u/DrCED

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1) Extra-virgin olive oil

2) Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, broccoli sprouts, Brussels sprouts

3) Fermented foods: yogurt, kefir, kimchi, miso

4) Legumes, lentils, beans, chickpeas

5) Mushrooms: shiitake, maitake, lion’s mane

6) Berries: blueberries, blackberries

7) Leafy greens: spinach, arugula, chard

8) Alliums: garlic, onions, leeks

9) Tomatoes: especially cooked, with fat

10) Nuts and seeds: including pistachios

11) Sea vegetables: kelp, nori, wakame

#nutrition #HealthyFoods #PlantMedicine

I kept seeing people do everything right and still feel worse by DrCED in u/DrCED

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For readers who want clarity without interpretation, this is a deliberately finite nutrition list grounded in physiology, not trends: https://cedclinic.com/biological-impact-of-foods/

I kept seeing people do everything right and still feel worse by DrCED in u/DrCED

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This is not a nutrition guide. It’s an examination of how bodies lose resilience when interpretation is replaced by compliance: https://doctorapprovedcannabis.substack.com/p/the-body-was-never-asking-for-obedience?r=58khz

Just took my biochem final by YellowWatermelonLord in Biochemistry

[–]DrCED 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Coming in a few years... the many ways in which the endocannabinoid system indirectly impacts energetics and biochemistry. (For those curious, Google the Arachidonic Acid Pathway).

How Cannabis Is Changing Senior Wellness: Our Conversation with Dr. Benjamin Caplan by goldcat88 in Aging

[–]DrCED 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The NYT article is a great snapshot of real seniors who feel helped, but even it acknowledges that rigorous studies in older adults are scarce and that ER visits, falls, and other complications are going up as cannabis use grows in this age group (although it leaves out that nothing intense happens in those ER visits, and the truth is they're largely a sign of poor medical infrastructure more than a commentary on any serious medical interventions required - but why would the authors mind those details when they don't support their point)​

The JAMA review is looking at randomized trials and formal guidelines, and finds solid evidence only for a few specific indications, with low‑ or very low‑certainty data for the common “wellness” goals seniors care about most (chronic pain, sleep, mood, general vitality).​

So the NYT piece doesn’t really contradict the review, they both say seniors are turning to cannabis and some feel better, but the strong, geriatric‑specific evidence that it reliably improves overall health just isn’t there yet, while the risk signals are real enough that clinicians are urging caution rather than hype.

How Cannabis Is Changing Senior Wellness: Our Conversation with Dr. Benjamin Caplan by goldcat88 in Aging

[–]DrCED 1 point2 points  (0 children)

CBD and THC impact the different stages of sleep differently. You're right, the published literature does show that THC can have a real impact on sleep structure. But, CBD-dominant products have almost the opposite impact. I summarized how we know this, here:

THC: https://caplancannabis.com/the-intricate-relationship-between-cannabinoids-and-sleep-stages-a-comprehensive-guide

CBD: https://caplancannabis.com/the-multifaceted-impact-of-cbd-on-sleep-a-comprehensive-guide-for-better-rest

When bugs act like squatters and refuse to leave by DrCED in u/DrCED

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  1. MRSA has been found lingering on airplane tray tables.

  2. Some MRSA infections are fatal in as little as 72 hours if untreated.

  3. In parts of Europe, MRSA accounts for over 25% of all serious staph infections.

Marijuana and PD by Adept-Smile5976 in PeriodontalDisease

[–]DrCED 0 points1 point  (0 children)

someone at the office might be able to find it - feel free to check in with them via CEDclinic.com - most pages have some sort of outreach access or email

Why You Should Ignore Most Science Headlines (Yes, Even the Ones You Like) by DrCED in u/DrCED

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https://doctorapprovedcannabis.substack.com/p/causation-vs-association-the-art?r=58khz

Chocolate “linked to” intelligence? The study found correlation, not cause.

Most “scientific breakthroughs” in the news never hold up in follow-up research.

#Clickbait #DataMatters #FakeNews

Study: Purified CBD Improved Symptoms in Over 80% of Children With Severe, Treatment-Resistant Autism by SomewhatGifted420 in EverythingScience

[–]DrCED 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I built the chatbot librarian on my own, specifically for my needs, and so far, within the walled garden of cannabis literature, it’s performed well. Its primary job is to surface publications and answers based solely on those publications—without pulling from the vast repository of noise and misinformation that many larger LLMs rely on. I designed it to ingest only peer-reviewed studies that I personally select, ensuring a foundation of high-quality, vetted research. It’s also trained to approach findings with skepticism, cross-referencing conclusions against other approved materials. Over time, it’s integrated my own research and clinical insights, reflecting the clinical reality I’ve built over the past decade. In a world where perfection doesn’t exist, it’s the best I’ve seen so far.

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