Episode 18

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11th Nov 2025

The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed for November 11, 2025

Cannabis Dinner Parties Redefine Fine Dining

New Jersey is home to a culinary revolution where chefs are infusing gourmet creations with cannabis. These private dinner parties offer a multi-course feast where each dish showcases the flavors of THC and CBD. Beyond the food, the events provide a sense of community and connection, with attendees exploring the wellness benefits of cannabis in a relaxed, sophisticated setting.

Cannabis Legalization Linked to Fewer Opioid Prescriptions

Recent research has found a strong connection between the legalization of medical cannabis and a significant reduction in opioid prescriptions. The studies show that on average, the rate of patients receiving opioid prescriptions fell by 16% in states that had legalized medical cannabis. The findings suggest that improving access to cannabis-based alternatives may help individuals move away from opioids and towards safer pain management strategies.

Cannabis Use and Psychosis

The research examines the relationship between cannabis use and psychosis in young people, including the increased risk of psychotic symptoms and the potential exacerbation of symptoms in those with underlying psychosis risk or disorders. The findings suggest that cannabis use can increase the risk of both attenuated and acute psychotic symptoms in young people, and may worsen psychosis symptoms in those with existing psychosis risk or disorders.


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The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed
Daily feed of news and new research findings in cannabis by Alex Terrazas, PhD
The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Journal of News and Reviews in Cannabis Science provides insightful summaries of new publications in cannabis research and covers news from the world of cannabis. The Cannabis Boomer's summaries are not just for baby boomers and older adults, but for all adults with an interest in cannabis and health. The Cannabis Boomer is really Alex Terrazas, PhD, a psychologist and neuroscientist.
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Alex Terrazas

Alex Terrazas, PhD is a psychologist and neuroscientist who hosts The Cannabis Boomer Podcast and The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed. Dr. Terrazas earned his PhD from the University of Arizona, where he studied the role of the hippocampus in spatial cognition. He also was an Intramural Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health where he conducted neuroimaging studies in neuropsychiatric disorders. He is currently developing agricultural robotics and 3D generative AI.