Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Wait… Weed Does That??? The Cannabis Side Effects Nobody Warned You About
Wait… Weed Does That??? The Cannabis Side Effects Nobody Warned You About
Wait… Weed Does That??? The Cannabis Side Effects Nobody Warned You About
Monday 16th February 2026
Explore cannabis's hidden impacts on psychiatric meds, sedation, and recovery with Drs. Grover and Rizzo in 'Addiction Medicine Made Easy.'
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Episode Overview
- Cannabis can interfere with the effectiveness of psychiatric medications.
- High-potency cannabis complicates procedural sedation, increasing risks.
- Open communication about cannabis use is crucial for safe medical care.
- 'Cali sober' may increase the risk of relapse into more harmful substance use.
- Educating patients on the potency and effects of cannabis is vital.
"Cannabis is not cannabis... Potency is the problem, and education is the cure."
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of 'Addiction Medicine Made Easy' takes you on a journey through the lesser-known impacts of cannabis, especially in the context of high-potency products. Hosted by Dr. Casey Grover, with guest Dr. Andrew Rizzo, this conversation unravels how cannabis can complicate the effectiveness of psychiatric medications and procedural sedation, and even affect recovery journeys.
The duo shares their expertise as emergency medicine and addiction specialists, offering a scientific yet accessible discussion for both medical professionals and those outside the field. Dr. Rizzo's experience in both emergency and addiction medicine brings to light how chronic cannabis use alters medication efficacy through complex biochemical pathways. For example, they discuss how cannabis interacts with the brain's receptors, affecting everything from sedation drugs like propofol to psychiatric medications.
The episode is packed with practical advice for both patients and healthcare providers, emphasizing the importance of open communication about cannabis use. The discussion also touches on the controversial topic of 'Cali sober,' where individuals abstain from all substances except cannabis. While some see it as a harm reduction strategy, the hosts caution against potential cross-relapse into more harmful substance use.
This episode isn't just for healthcare providers; it's a call to action for anyone touched by addiction to consider the broader implications of cannabis use. By the end, you'll find yourself questioning what you thought you knew about cannabis and its role in addiction recovery.