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Bonni Goldstein, MD, is the Medical Director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education, a California-based medical practice that educates patients about the use of cannabis for serious and chronic conditions, and is also the medical advisor to Weedmaps.com.

She completed her internship and residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where she also served as chief resident. After years of working in the specialty of Pediatric Emergency medicine, she developed an interest in the science of medical cannabis after witnessing its beneficial effects on an ill friend. Over the last 16 years, she has evaluated thousands of patients for the use of medical cannabis. She has a special interest in treating children with intractable epilepsy, autism, and cancer. Her latest book, “Cannabis is Medicine: How Medical Cannabis and CBD are Healing Everything from Anxiety to Chronic Pain” was published in September 2020 by Little, Brown Spark.

Dr. Goldstein co-authored three peer-reviewed articles about the use of Cannabis-Responsive salivary biomarkers to measure the impact of medical cannabis on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the goal of documenting cannabis treatment efficacy, guiding clinical decision-making, and improving outcomes.

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Heavy metals in cannabis: What to look for and how to avoid them 

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A recent study found that cannabis smokers have higher levels of heavy metals in their blood and urine. Learn what to look for and how to safely consume.

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Hop-latent viroid (HLVd): How the “COVID” of cannabis is wreaking havoc on grows

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Hop-latent viroid (HLVd) is known as the COVID of cannabis plants. Learn what its symptoms are, how it spreads, if it can be cured, and how to prevent it.

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THC tolerance: what is it and why does it happen?

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Are you noticing that it takes more cannabis to feel its effects? It could mean you’ve developed a THC tolerance. Learn about the science behind it and how you can reverse it.

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Does Weed help PTSD? What the studies show

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A new report from the UK finds that cannabis improves quality of life and provides other significant benefits in individuals suffering from PTSD. Learn more about treating PTSD with medical marijuana.

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Marijuana and bipolar disorder

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Extreme highs and lows characterize bipolar disorder, a neurological condition that affects more than 2 million Americans. Individuals with bipolar disorder may experience intense bursts of energy followed by depressive episodes. They may have racing thoughts, be easily distracted, and exhibit reckless behavior.  Cannabis has...

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Health risks and considerations for smoking weed

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When it comes to inhaling cannabis, consumers are spoiled for choice. The abundance of ways to inhale weed comes with considerations and risks, however. For the health-conscious, safety leads the list of concerns.  Inhaling marijuana is often associated with issues such as lung inflammation, toxin...

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Cannabis and cancer

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Learn more about the connection between cannabis and cancer, including the medicinal properties of cannabinoids and how cannabis alleviates negative side effects.

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Calculating THC dosage of homemade edibles

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Getting creative with cannabis in the kitchen can sound appealing. Who doesn't like the sound of serving canna-infused brownies fresh out of the oven? However, making edibles that deliver a safe dose of THC is a precise art, and achieving a consistent dose across every...

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A guide to CBD dosage

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These days CBD can be found nearly anywhere in almost anything. There are CBD lattes at the local café, an ever-growing array of beauty products, and CBD is even stacked on the shelves of pharmacy chains located across the U.S. It's not hard to find...

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Is CBD oil safe for kids?

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CBD oil — a concentrate, tincture, or cannabis extract with a high concentration of cannabidiol (CBD), whether extracted from marijuana or hemp — is a rising health and wellness trend and one of the most speculated-about products. A couple of factors have contributed to the...

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