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THE CHRONICAL is a part of our ongoing effort to STUDY the medicinal properties of cannabis, push back against cannabis

STIGMA, EDUCATE others about cannabis science andcurrent events, and to CELEBRATE cannabis culture.

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RESEARCH

Cannabis and Well-Being?

At ReLeaf + Plantacea, our focus ison promoting well-being, which iswhy we're conducting a series ofresearch projects to examine howcannabis, mental health,and well-being intersect. Many cannabis users recognize thepositive impact cannabis use hashad on their well-being, but fewstudies examine the positive effectsof cannabis use.

Well-being integrates mental health(mind) and physical health (body),resulting in more holistic approachesto medical treatment.

Right now, we're conducting a 20-minute survey examining therelationship between cannabis andwell being. Contact to get set up.Completing the survey gets youentered into a raffle for a $300STORE CREDIT!

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next raffle is $300. There is also a2nd place prize ($200) and a 3rdplace prize ($100). Sign up andcomplete our research survey to getentered!

Why Well-Being?

As countries get richer, people are unhappier.Scientists and policy makers are increasingly calling to focus on understanding well-being. What is well-being and why focus on it? In a recent article in Science, one ofthe most prominent research journals, scientists give explanation (click here for theresearch article or "Read More" below for a description of the article).

“We need to rethink how we think about success in society more generally, so it’s notjust about people’s economic activity,” Laffan says, “but things like socialconnectedness that really matter about how people feel about their lives, that don’tshow up in GDP or any other economic measure.”

FEATURE ARTICLE

In our feature article, Dr. Deb Karhson breaks down arecent journal paper reviewing studies on cannabis andpain.

Pain, Pain, Go Away…Could Cannabis Keep Pain at Bay?Falling somewhere between death and taxes, pain is one of the most inevitablestates of being a human. Globally, pain affects 1 in 5 adults [1], but despite its long-standing history as a high-priority health problem there are few new solutions on thehorizon. However, a first-of-its-kind medical review published last month in JAMAPsychiatry suggests that cannabis, one of the oldest pain-relievers in medical texts,may be an old dog with just the right old tricks.

Click "Read more" for a breakdown of the article.

[1] Goldberg and McGee, “Pain as a Global Public Health Priority.”

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Doctor's NotesIn this section we provide links to more information about our feature article, alongwith a description of the content in the links.

ARTICLE: Mindful People' Feel Less PainDoctor’s Note: A very short read on how meditative skills, like mindfulness, may actuallychange the way your brain perceives pain. ARTICLE: The Science of Why Swearing Reduces PainDoctor’s Note: Swearing when stubbing your toe is almost automatic in most adults, Wiredhas done us the kindness of exploring why that might actually help reduce the perceptionof pain. MEDICAL ARTICLE: Why different painkillers are only effective for certain types of painDoctor’s Note: It isn’t just the perception of pain that changes from person to person, thetype of pain we experience is often different depending on the source. The Conversationgives us a quick rundown on the relationship between different pain killers and types ofpain. VIDEO: The science of using your expectations to relieve pain (6:09 min)Doctor’s Note: Have you ever wondered if the medicine you’re taking has an immediateeffect or if your brain just makes it feel that way? The intersection of culturally-basedmedical help and the placebo effect. VIDEO: How does your brain respond to pain? (4:57 min)Doctor’s Note: A super-science video on science of pain and the pain relievers. Very coolanimations! PODCAST: Plotting a Pain Scale (26:32 min)Doctor’s Note: We’ve all seen it, the happy to sad pain scale, which never quite capturesthe real depth of your pain. Ever wish there was a better scale? Radiolab takes us on athree-story tour (from insects to authors) on human attempts to quantify pain on true-to-lifescale. TED TALK: The amazing story of the man who gave us modern pain relief (13:52 min)Doctor’s Note: An incredible TED talk on how a Strongman in the circus became one of themost pivotal persons in pain relief. Given by the Director of Research at Radiolab, LatifNasser, this recorded talk is accompanied by a live orchestra and beautiful animations.

LIFESTYLE

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

ReLeaf + PlantaceaCostume Contest!Yet again, ReLeaf is doing aHalloween costume contest. Comeby ReLeaf (1 Benicia Rd, Vallejo CA94590, 9 am - 8 pm) in your costumeand get entered into the contest. Thewinner will be announced onThursday, November 1st. Firstprize is $100 dollars in storecredit!! There is also a 2nd placeprize ($50) and a 3rd place prize($25).

New film, Weed the People, educates mainstreamaudiences about medical cannabis as a human rightsissue.Cannabis has been off-limits to doctors and researchers in the US for the past 80years, but recently scientists have discovered its anti-cancer properties. Armed withonly these laboratory studies, desperate parents obtain cannabis oil fromunderground sources to save their children from childhood cancers. “Weed the

People” follows these families through uncharted waters as they take their children’ssurvival into their own hands. Some of their miraculous outcomes beget theunsettling question at the heart of the film: If weed is truly saving lives, why doesn’tthe government want people to access it?

Screenings of Weed The People are happening in the area!

November 3, 7 pm, Berkeley - Rialto Elmwood TheaterNovember 4, 2 pm, Sebastopol - Rialto Sebastopol Theater

Interested in learning more about integrating cannabisinto your health and well-being routines?Oov Lifestyle is a new cannabis magazine that launched recently. They are hostinga day of wellness and cannabis exploration to celebrate the launch. The eventfeatures Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, who will discuss their newdocumentary, Weed the People.

Lunch will be served including fresh tacos made to order, an oyster bar, andmimosas.

When: Saturday Nov 3rd, 10am - 3pmWhere: Harmonia Wellness and Social Club (2200 Marinship Way, Sausalito, CA94965)

Tickets can be purchased here.

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