Dr. Emily Earlenbaugh is a cannabis writer and educator. She is the Director of Education for Mindful Cannabis Consulting, where she teaches patients how to find the cannabis options that work best for them. She regularly writes about cannabis science and culture for publications like Cannabis Now Magazine, SF Chronicle’s GreenState, HelloMD, and Big Buds Magazine. Emily has a doctorate in philosophy of science from UC Davis.
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Medical cannabis patients’ quality of life improved during 1-year study
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on February 12, 2024Read moreThe UK-based study of over 1,000 medical patients showed promising results, despite its limitations.
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Fact check: Is legalization hurting teen mental health?
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on February 5, 2024Read moreNo. Teen use is down. Mental health rates are stable.
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Researchers say cannabis may help treat Covid-19
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on January 29, 2024Read moreA growing body of research shows that cannabis can aid in prevention and mitigation of Covid symptoms.
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Study: ADHD patients benefited from medical cannabis
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on January 22, 2024Read moreWhile the UK-based team found promising data, it comes with a fair share of caveats.
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Study: Legal cannabis hasn’t increased fatal car crashes
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on November 19, 2023Read moreMassachusetts saw road deaths fall nearly 30%.
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Autistic life quality rose in rare study of customized cannabis treatments
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on November 6, 2023Read more95 percent or caretakers reported improved quality of life.
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Hemp extract reversed hair loss in new alopecia study
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on October 9, 2023Read moreGet the heck out of here.
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Did cannabis legalization improve a state’s mental health?
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on September 8, 2023Read moreA new study finds mental health admissions went down after legalization.
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Large study finds canna-moms’ kids have normal brains
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on July 6, 2023Read moreHeredity—not THC—appears to drive outcomes.
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Real cannabis worked in rare study on chronic pain
Emily Earlenbaugh - Published on June 14, 2023Read morePain and insomnia reports fell. Quality of life improved.
