Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.

Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD. is a cannabis journalist and educator. She has a doctorate in philosophy of science from UC Davis. She regularly writes about cannabis science and culture for publications like Forbes, Leafly, Cannabis Now Magazine, SF Chronicle’s GreenState, and HelloMD. Emily is the director of education for Mindful Cannabis Consulting, where she teaches patients how to find the cannabis options that work best for them.

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Research
What is crossfading and what are the risks?

Purposely mixing alcohol and cannabis together—or crossfading—is a very common party trend among young adults. Even though it's a very...

Dec 2, 2021
6 min
Plant
What are cannabis landrace strains?

If you’ve ever gone shopping for cannabis, you probably already know that the plant has many different varieties called strains....

Dec 2, 2021
9 min
Physiology
Studying while high: is it a good idea?

Can cannabis help you focus and motivate you to study more effectively? Like all substances designed to help you, it...

Nov 21, 2021
6 min
Treatment
ADHD medications and cannabis – what happens when you combine them?

ADHD has long been tied to increased cannabis use, as well as abuse of drugs like alcohol and nicotine. This...

Oct 21, 2021
7 min
Physiology
How cannabis affects your memory

The main active chemical in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may have a negative impact on short-term memory. Some research even points...

Feb 1, 2021
5 min
Physiology
How cannabis affects your blood pressure

Research suggests that marijuana can impact blood pressure in humans. Some studies even indicate that cannabis use could be a...

Aug 17, 2020
4 min
Physiology
Cannabinoid activation and metabolism

The use of cannabis for medical or recreational purposes is becoming a widespread phenomenon, as more and more countries throughout...

May 23, 2020
7 min
Physiology
Can you be allergic to cannabis?

As cannabis legalization efforts continue to gain ground across the globe, more and more people are turning to the drug...

May 17, 2020
4 min
Research
Cannabis doesn’t cause cognitive decline, twin study finds

Does cannabis use, medicinal or otherwise, have a long-term, negative impact on cognitive function? Years of studies have provided complex...

May 12, 2020
4 min
Physiology
What happens to your brain when you get high

If you were around in the United States in the 80s and 90s, you may remember the classic anti-drug advertisement,...

Apr 22, 2020
5 min