Ep #57: Understanding the Medical Benefits of Cannabis with Dr. David Carson
Release Date: 02/28/2017
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info_outlineDr. David Carson has been practicing dentistry for 24 years. He now has a private dental anesthesia practice in Vancouver, WA. He's passionate about dental health and helping the public. He especially loves tackling topics that have been previously misunderstood. Blaine Chatterton is a pro-bono consultant to chronically ill clients and a chronic pain patient himself using cannabis to treat his condition.
Dr. Carson and Blaine discuss the research-based pros and cons of using cannabis for medical purposes.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2mw4Buk