As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on people’s use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis.
Reefer MEDness
Claim This Podcastby Trevor Shewfelt and Kirk Nyquist
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As a nurse and pharmacist we focus our stories on people’s use and perception of cannabis as Reefer Madness, Reefer Medicine, Reefer Mellow. We are exploring how society is changing its understanding of cannabis.
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
E180-2 - The NFL’s Cannabis Study - Patrick Neary PhD - Part 2
<p>Could cannabinoids eventually help protect athletes’ brains from the repeated impacts of contact sports?</p><p></p><p>In Part 2 of Kirk’s conversation with University of Regina researcher Dr. Patrick Neary, the focus shifts from proving that athletes can safely tolerate high doses of CBD to investigating whether cannabinoids may provide neuroprotection against concussions in contact sports.</p><p></p><p>A double-blind crossover design compares a THC-free, broad-spectrum cannabinoid formulation with a placebo. Researchers measure cerebral blood flow, brain oxygenation, cardiovascular function, blood biomarkers and neural activity before and after treatment. Athletes who experience a concussion receive additional testing and symptom monitoring throughout their recovery.</p><p></p><p>Dr. Neary also previews a planned pain-management study comparing CBD, THC, full-spectrum cannabinoids and placebo in former professional and junior athletes experiencing neuropathic or orthopedic pain. Kirk and Trevor discuss CBD safety, medication interactions, cannabis stigma and why rigorous research could change how professional sports leagues approach athlete recovery.</p><p></p><p>Listen now to learn how Canadian researchers are testing cannabinoid concussion protection, brain health and chronic pain in contact-sport athletes.</p><p></p><p>Patrick Neary - University of Regina - <a href="https://www.uregina.ca/kinesiology-health-studies/directory/faculty/patrickneary.html" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">website</a></p><p>Patrick Neary - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-patrick-neary-9baba035/">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Patrick Neary - <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patrick-Neary">Research Gate</a></p><p></p><p>Additional Music:</p><p></p><p>Desiree Dorion <a href="http://desireedorion.com/" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">desireedorion.com</a></p><p>Marc Clement - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>Transcripts, papers and so much more at: <a href="https://reefermed.ca/" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">reefermed.ca</a></p>
July 7, 2026
E180 - The NFL’s Cannabis Study - Dr. Patrick Neary - Part 1
<p>Can cannabinoids change the future of concussion care in contact sports?</p><p></p><p>Kirk follows up with Dr. Patrick Neary, PhD, from the University of Regina, to see how his NFL-funded research into CBD, concussions, pain management, and athlete health is going now that the study has moved from planning to execution. Recorded on 4/20, let's dive in: can CBD help reduce concussion risk, support brain recovery, and offer athletes an alternative to opioids?</p><p></p><p>Dr. Neary explains the first phase of his research: a CBD dose-escalation safety study in athletes, including very high daily doses, brain blood-flow testing, cardiovascular monitoring, pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, and side-effect tracking. The episode also previews two related studies: a double-blind placebo-controlled concussion study and an upcoming pain study comparing THC, CBD, full-spectrum cannabinoids, and placebo.</p><p></p><p>Listen now to learn how a multidisciplinary Canadian research team is studying cannabis, neuroprotection, inflammation, chronic pain, and the future of sports medicine.</p>
June 30, 2026
E179-2 The Fight for Medical Cannabis Access in Canada - Ted Smith
<p>What happens when medical cannabis is legal—but medical patients are still left without meaningful guidance?</p><p></p><p>Part 2 of Kirk’s conversation with Ted Smith of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club explores the widening gap between legalization, Health Canada’s medical cannabis framework, and the real-world needs of patients. It seems many Canadians using cannabis for medical reasons are now being pushed toward recreational stores, where staff are not equipped to discuss drug interactions, dosing, high-potency extracts, suppositories, cancer care, or complex chronic conditions.</p><p></p><p>Kirk, Trevor, and Ted dig into why compassion clubs still matter after legalization, how cannabis coaches, and community-based educators are filling gaps left by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and regulators, and why “legal cannabis” is not the same as “medical cannabis.” The conversation also touches on RSO, cytochrome P450 drug interactions, CBD and prescription medications, harm reduction, stigma, raids on the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, and Ted’s long-term vision for integrated cannabis-focused palliative care.</p><p></p><p>Listen now to understand why medical cannabis advocacy did not end with legalization—and why patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers still need to pay attention.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club - <a href="https://www.victoriacannabisbuyers.club/" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">website</a></p><p>Ted Smith - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-smith-3b6b1a87/">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p><p>Additional Music:</p><p></p><p>Desiree Dorion <a href="http://desireedorion.com/" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">desireedorion.com</a></p><p>Marc Clement - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MarcClementMusic" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);">Facebook</a></p><p></p><p>Transcripts, papers and so much more at: <a href="https://reefermed.ca/" style="color:rgb(160,170,191);background-color:rgb(255,255,255);">reefermed.ca</a></p>
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