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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What is THCV and why is everyone talking about it?

THCV is just one of over 500 chemical compounds found in cannabis, but its unique effects and serious medicinal potential...

Feb 25, 2020
4 min
Research
Cannabis may have negative effects on sperm, review finds

Cannabis could negatively impact male fertility, found a systematic review of dozens of studies published in the Journal of Urology....

Feb 19, 2020
3 min
Regulation
Are cannabis users worse drivers — when they’re sober?

A surprising new study is suggesting that cannabis use can cause impairment to driving ability — long after the high...

Feb 5, 2020
4 min
Research
What is cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome?

Cannabis is usually thought of as a treatment for nausea, not a cause of it. But for a small subset...

Jan 26, 2020
3 min
News
Synthetic cannabinoids: The good, the bad, and the ugly

At the same time that cannabis is being studied for its medicinal properties, and widely used as a recreational drug,...

Jan 22, 2020
8 min
Research
What does infertility have to do with cannabis?

The success of reproduction in women is intimately connected to the endocannabinoid system, a scientific review from the University of...

Jan 19, 2020
3 min
Treatment
CBD could ease heroin cravings, study suggests

CBD could help ease the cravings and anxiety experienced by those trying to stay off opioids, according to a study...

Jan 2, 2020
3 min
Physiology
The munchies: Why does weed make you crave food?

If you’ve tried cannabis — particularly a variety with high levels of THC — you’ve probably experienced one of its...

Dec 23, 2019
5 min
News
Jury’s still out on cannabis treatment for mental illness

As legal cannabis is becoming more available throughout the world, many are utilizing it to treat their own mental health...

Nov 24, 2019
5 min
Physiology
How cannabis affects your liver

There isn't a great deal of research on how cannabis affects the human liver. From the research that does exist,...

Nov 20, 2019
6 min