Cannabis Risks, Research, and Reality with Dr. Leslie Lundahl

In this episode of Minds on the Frontline, we take an educational, research-driven look at cannabis and its impact on mental health, trauma, and high-stress professions. As cannabis use becomes more common and socially accepted, frontline workers, clinicians, and agency leaders must understand the facts behind the substance, not just the headlines.  This episode does not promote use. It offers clarity, context, and critical insight for those navigating cannabis-related questions in both personal and professional settings.

Our guest, Dr. Leslie Lundahl, is a clinical psychologist and behavioral pharmacologist at Wayne State University. With over two decades of experience studying substances like alcohol, nicotine, cocaine, MDMA, opioids, and especially cannabis, Dr. Lundahl shares what science tells us about cannabis use, risks, potential therapeutic benefits, and the real-world implications for trauma-exposed professionals.

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