Official Website: | #TheCannabisQuestion As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits. NOVA investigates







The Cannabis Question I Full Documentary I NOVA I PBS [1vMXo-syf6b]

The Cannabis Question I Full Documentary I NOVA I PBS [1vMXo-syf6b]

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Official Website: | #TheCannabisQuestion As state-legalized cannabis spreads, NOVA explores its little-known risks and benefits. NOVA investigates the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose to the developing brain? How much do we know about its potential medical benefits? As cannabis becomes socially accepted, scientists are exploring its long-term health consequences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:40 How Cannabis Affects the Brain 10:26 Epilepsy Case Study: Medical Uses of Cannabis and CBD 20:37 Autism Case Study: Medical Uses of Cannabis and CBD 26:18 How Age Affects the Impact of Cannabis 34:10 The Criminalization of Cannabis 41:03 Using Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain 43:13 Risks of Using Cannabis Daily 47:54 What Does the Future Hold for Cannabis? (Premieres Wednesday, September 29 at 9PM ET on PBS.) © 2021 WGBH Educational Foundation All rights reserved This program was produced by GBH, which is solely responsible for its content. Some funders of NOVA also fund basic science research. Experts featured in this film may have received support from funders of this program. Funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video app: Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA's newsletter here: FOLLOW US: NOVA YouTube: Facebook: ​ Twitter: ​ Instagram: PBS Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Shop:

Aired: November 24, 2024

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