Dr Dave and Jim dive into prescribing cannabis for the elderly and folks in aged care settings ..read more

Friend of the Pod, Dr David Gunn joins Dr Jim and Sam to share his cannabis prescribing philosophy. Dr Dave hails from Canada but these days practices in the NSW Northern Rivers due to his love of the ocean and surfing. Dr Dave is a regular speaker at cannabis events, including United in Compassion, and has extensive experience helping patients reduce their overall cannabis consumption and in using cannabis responsibly as a tool for managing alcohol and opioid addiction. He's one of our all-time favourite fellas and a great listen ..read more

We've lost Dr Jim to parenting duties and pick up where we left off in Part 2. with Dr Dave We discussed product formulations best suited for aged care environments, and then Dave had a pop at Dr Karl on his vaping stance. There's a large section that we have removed as it was too product-specific for this podcast. The full version is available to Heyday prescribers through their prescriber-only platform. It's the final episode for 2023. Happy festive season to our loyal listeners and fellow precribers. Please feel free to reach out to Dr Jim in the New Year for a chat on all things cannabis ..read more

Dr Jim has been a busy boy travelling the country and creating a new range of edibles.....gummies/pastilles for heyday patients. Jim talks about the why and when of oral dosing, how they can be prescribed and the benefits of edibles over inhalation. Jim talks about how he titrates edibles for patients to help them find the ideal therapeutic dose without intoxication. A great introduction to prescribing edibles for patients and a preview for an upcoming launch of a new range of heyday products featuring full spectrum, outdoor Australian-grown flowers ..read more

 Podcast Show Notes: Dr Andrew Wilson  Introduction:  -   00:00:00   - Podcast Introduction and Background Information. -   00:01:15   - The growing relevance of ADHD in today's society. -   00:02:30   - Dr. Wilson's expertise in treating ADHD. -   00:04:00   - The importance of understanding and treating ADHD. -   00:07:00   - The evolution of ADHD treatment options over the years. -   00:09:15   - Misconceptions surrounding ADHD and its treatments. -   00:11:45   - The challenges of ADHD diagnosis in adults ..read more

Dr Jim talks about the benefits of raw cannabis and acidic cannabinoids ..read more

DR Jim addresses the recent article in The Age and SMH that quotes a prominent pain specialist who fears 'a cannabis epidemic' and claims 'cannabis does not help pain ..read more

Dr Jim will be at the Lifestyle Medical Conference this Friday/Saturday in Melbourne (Sept 8-9, 2023) with the fabulous Nurse Ginny. If you are attending you'll find Jim on the Heyday medical stand. Seek him out and get your hands on some of our fan favourite free merch - visors, t-shirts & tote bags ..read more

### Show Notes #### The Complexity of Cannabis Extraction - [00:00:15] Discussion about the different methods of cannabis extraction - [00:00:35] Dr. Jim talks about the variations in quality depending on the extraction process --- #### CO2 Extraction Process - [00:08:53] Dr. Jim explains subcritical CO2 extraction method - [00:09:10] Pros and cons of CO2 extraction, including its effect on terpenes and acidic compounds - [00:09:52] Challenges with CO2 extraction such as moisture and pre-decarboxylation --- #### Ethanol Extraction Process - [00:10:10] Dr. Jim discusses ethanol as a better ..read more

# Podcast Show Notes: A Comprehensive Discussion on Cannabis Use and Addiction ## Episode Summary In this episode, Sam sits down with Dr. Jim to discuss various aspects of cannabis use, from its benefits to the risks of overdependence and how to navigate them. Dr. Jim sheds light on the withdrawal symptoms, the role of the endocannabinoid system, warning signs, and best practices for maintaining a balanced relationship with the plant. --- ## Time Stamps ### Introduction - [00:00:00] Introduction to the episode - [00:01:15] Introducing Dr. Jim ### Cannabis Withdrawal vs. Alcohol and Opiate ..read more