Episode 23

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18th Nov 2025

The Cannabis Boomer's Daily Feed for November 18, 2025

On today's Cannabis Boomer's Journal of News and Reviews in Cannabis Science, Dr. Alex Terrazas PhD gives his take on the latest findings in cannabis research.

Alarming Rise in Teen Cannabis Poisoning Raises Concerns After New York Legalization. The report paints a troubling picture, with nearly one in five kids under 21 in New York now reporting cannabis use, and as many as 95% of the poisoning cases involving edibles. The legalization of cannabis was touted as a way to make communities safer, but the reality seems to be somewhat different.


The Complicated Future of Hemp-Derived THC. The federal government's impending ban on most hemp-derived THC products has sent shockwaves through the industry, putting hundreds of thousands of jobs at risk. This decision has sparked concerns among industry experts, who warn that the ban could have a devastating impact on the hemp sector, particularly in states without legal recreational cannabis.


Today's science review articles are focused on cannabis and seizures. The studies discuss a novel CBD formulation, CBDTech, and its improved pharmacokinetics and anticonvulsant activity, as well as the practical considerations for the safe use of CBD in patients with refractory epilepsy. Additionally, a survey in Australia assessed the accessibility of prescribed medicinal cannabis for people with epilepsy and their caregivers.


#CannabisBoomer #CannabisNews #CannabisResearch #Seizures #Epilepsy #CBD #THC #HempProducts #NewYork #Legalization #Australia

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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.