Is Cannabis the most overlooked treatment in modern healthcare? Learn how it could revolutionize care for cancer and other illnesses. In this episode of The Dime, Dr. Benjamin Caplan, founder of CED Clinic and author of the "Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook," joins us to discuss the untapped potential of Cannabis in medicine. From his journey as a traditional primary care doctor to becoming a leader in cannabis healthcare, Dr. Caplan dives deep into the science behind cannabis' therapeutic effects on conditions like cancer, Parkinson's, and even dementia. He challenges the misconceptions around Cannabis, discusses its impact on the endocannabinoid system, and explains why it could be the "Swiss army knife" of medicine. Tune in to learn about the real benefits of Cannabis, the gaps in medical education, and what it will take for the healthcare industry to embrace this powerful plant. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about Cannabis, this episode is packed with groundbreaking insights! This week, we sit down with Dr. Benjamin Caplan to discuss the following: The Overlooked Potential of Cannabis Breakthroughs Not Widely Reported Patient-Centric Cannabis Use And so much more Main Topics Discussed: Dr. Caplan's background and how he got interested in cannabis (00:00:11 - 00:02:27) The evolving public perception and acceptance of cannabis over time (00:02:27 - 00:07:46) The endocannabinoid system and how cannabis interacts with the body (00:07:50 - 00:16:16) Specific conditions and symptoms Dr. Caplan has seen cannabis help, including pain, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and cancer (00:16:19 - 00:27:36) The potential benefits of cannabis for skin health and as a natural sunscreen (00:36:24 - 00:38:51) Dr. Caplan's views on recreational cannabis use (00:42:23 - 00:43:53) Key insights and surprises from Dr. Caplan's "Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook" (00:44:06 - 00:46:02) Dr. Caplan's interest in studying cannabis and aging/the endocannabinoid system in older adults (00:46:02 - 00:47:03) About Dr. Benjamin Caplan Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a trailblazer in Medical Cannabis care, has spent over two decades integrating rigorous, evidence-based practices into his specialty clinic. Recognized as one of the top 100 influential figures in cannabis, his work encompasses both patient care and groundbreaking clinical research. As Principal Investigator in numerous studies and a contributor to prestigious journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Caplan continues to explore the therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis. He is the founder and CMO of CED Clinic and EO Care, Inc., leading organizations in patient care and digital cannabis education. CED Clinic, a top medical cannabis clinic in Massachusetts for adults and children, boasts an impressive record of treating about 18,000 patients, and the supervision of nearly 300,000 others, with an expanding international reach. EO Care, a digital health company, offers HIPAA-compliant, data-driven cannabinoid treatments with clinical oversight. Additionally, Dr. Caplan established Solo* Sciences, a cannabis tech company, which was acquired by Akerna in 2020, marking a significant milestone in the industry. In 2023, Penguin Random House launched Dr Caplan’s "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook," to an international audience, sharing a comprehensive and accessible guide to cannabis therapies, supported by peer-reviewed references. healthcare industry to embrace this powerful plant. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about cannabis, this episode is packed with groundbreaking insights! Guest Links https://benjamincaplan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drbenjamincaplan/ https://doctorapprovedcannabishandbook.com/ Our Links Bryan Fields on Twitter Kellan Finney on Twitter The Dime on Twitter At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry. 8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast Sign up for our playbook here: 🎥 YouTube: The Dime 📸 Instagram: The Dime
Is Cannabis the most overlooked treatment in modern healthcare?
Learn how it could revolutionize care for cancer and other illnesses.
In this episode of The Dime, Dr. Benjamin Caplan, founder of CED Clinic and author of the "Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook," joins us to discuss the untapped potential of Cannabis in medicine. From his journey as a traditional primary care doctor to becoming a leader in cannabis healthcare, Dr. Caplan dives deep into the science behind cannabis' therapeutic effects on conditions like cancer, Parkinson's, and even dementia. He challenges the misconceptions around Cannabis, discusses its impact on the endocannabinoid system, and explains why it could be the "Swiss army knife" of medicine. Tune in to learn about the real benefits of Cannabis, the gaps in medical education, and what it will take for the healthcare industry to embrace this powerful plant. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about Cannabis, this episode is packed with groundbreaking insights!
This week, we sit down with Dr. Benjamin Caplan to discuss the following:
Main Topics Discussed:
About Dr. Benjamin Caplan
Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a trailblazer in Medical Cannabis care, has spent over two decades integrating rigorous, evidence-based practices into his specialty clinic.
Recognized as one of the top 100 influential figures in cannabis, his work encompasses both patient care and groundbreaking clinical research.
As Principal Investigator in numerous studies and a contributor to prestigious journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Caplan continues to explore the therapeutic benefits of medical cannabis. He is the founder and CMO of CED Clinic and EO Care, Inc., leading organizations in patient care and digital cannabis education. CED Clinic, a top medical cannabis clinic in Massachusetts for adults and children, boasts an impressive record of treating about 18,000 patients, and the supervision of nearly 300,000 others, with an expanding international reach. EO Care, a digital health company, offers HIPAA-compliant, data-driven cannabinoid treatments with clinical oversight. Additionally, Dr. Caplan established Solo* Sciences, a cannabis tech company, which was acquired by Akerna in 2020, marking a significant milestone in the industry. In 2023, Penguin Random House launched Dr Caplan’s "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook," to an international audience, sharing a comprehensive and accessible guide to cannabis therapies, supported by peer-reviewed references.
healthcare industry to embrace this powerful plant. Whether you're a patient, a healthcare professional, or just curious about cannabis, this episode is packed with groundbreaking insights!
Guest Links
Our Links
At Eighth Revolution (8th Rev), we provide services from capital to cannabinoid and everything in between in the cannabinoid industry.
8th Revolution Cannabinoid Playbook is an Industry-leading report covering the entire cannabis supply chain
The Dime is a top 5% most shared global podcast
The Dime is a top 50 Cannabis Podcast
Sign up for our playbook here:
🎥 YouTube: The Dime
📸 Instagram: The Dime