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The Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life
Discover 10 evidence-based ways cannabis can improve your life—including better sleep, stress reduction, chronic pain relief, anti-aging, and more. Cannabis. Weed. Bud. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s been a health aid, comfort, and life-enhancer for humankind for more than three thousand years. But while cannabis is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, more than a century of prohibition has resulted in confusion about its Is it healthy? Is it medicinal? Will it make you crazy? In this fun, illuminating book, cannabis journalist Amanda Siebert delves deep into the latest research to separate marijuana fact from fiction, revealing ten evidence-based ways this potent little plant can improve your life. She speaks with some of the world’s top researchers, medical professionals, and consultants to answer questions such Can cannabis help you get a full night’s sleep? Does it aid in exercise and weight loss? Can it really cure cancer? She also offers practical advice for maximizing its benefits—including easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for how to enjoy everything from joints to edibles, CBD oil to oral sprays—as well as examples of real people who have used cannabis to enhance their lives. This powerful plant, it turns out, could be it can enrich any diet, slow down aging, and even spice things up in the bedroom.
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Published October 17, 2018
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November 15, 2020
As the title reflects, this is a short little book. It makes for a decent introduction if you’re interested in cannabis science and learning more about the ways marijuana can benefit folks, especially with various medical conditions. Honestly, it was also literally the first book I came across on the subject, which I found surprising. I was stunned to find Chicago Public Library didn’t really have any ebook options as far as cannabis education. In a state where marijuana can be legally be bought recreationally by any user over 21, it seems downright negligent.
Luckily, I was able to find this one and a few others on Scribd (who again, I am so loving and so grateful to for offering the free month of service starting Election Day.) I went with this one because I liked that it was basic and broad versus the other option I seriously considered and will probably dig into soon about marijuana and pain management. Personally, while pain is a serious issue in my life, I’ve got a great deal of other symptoms that can be equally as distressing (in fact nausea was the first reason I ever tried it for medicinal purposes and has been sitting in my back pocket for 12yrs now as a backup option. The “I’m on the very last anti nausea drug in existence that works for me and should that ever stop, maybe I should go get my medical card” backup plan.) I think in a sense, however, the fact that I was so curious about a range of things to do with cannabis, this book was also not fully able to scratch that itch but for its length, it did surprisingly well as a “Just the basics, probably the first book on cannabis you ever read” read. While brief, I really liked the way chapters were split up and the things the author chose to focus on from improving sleep, managing stress and anxiety, pain and cancer treatments, for its using in treating and preventing addictions (for example, to opioids), to improving your sex life, helping with aging, etc. I feel like it hit all the main things I was looking for and even managed to provide me with useful facts in the chapters that were less pertinent (while I am neither elderly nor expecting to live long enough to ever be considered such, there’s some great info on cannabis at the end of life- something that is not just an aging or elderly specific concern and a topic I wouldn’t have thought of but found fascinating and potentially useful.)
There’s also an absolutely rad appendix that I honestly think should’ve been the books opening chapter. It’s all about the discovery and function of the endocannabinoid system which is obviously integral to understanding the rest of the book and research. I actually didn’t read the appendix until the end and really wondered why it was placed there. There’s a secondary appendix on how to prepare and use cannabis and sure, that fits in great as an appendix and is another neat addition. I just found the choice to include such an important and well written chapter (I mean, I thought I knew the basics of the endocannabinoid system but it truly clicked when I read this section) to be an odd one. The book is probably worth it simply for both appendixes. They are where the bulk of your immediately useful info is.
The book itself is interesting but you’re really kind of dipping your toes into the state of cannabis research. Sources are extensively cited as well and. With the ebook, if you’re so inclined, in most cases you could click a working hyperlink from the source page and read the study. It felt, in a way that I hope isn’t massively misusing this phrase, like a casual meta analysis or literature review of prominent work out there. A very light introduction that could serve as a springboard into much deeper research. Though I don’t personally feel it ever quite narrowed in on just what I would personally be looking to research in greater depth, I think it did help me solidify what I still wondered, gave me some useful stuff to discuss with my care team, and was just a very accessible starting point. I absolutely wouldn’t recommend this one to the cannabis connoisseur or someone who’s held a medical card for years, it is a great starting point for a newbie or perspective user, or anyone who is just curious to know what the fuss is all about, and where the science actually stands. And oh, that’s one final thing I think the book does well. While the author makes it known from the get go just what a positive thing cannabis use has been in her own life, I felt like the book was very balanced and honest about what the science actually said and what was still unknown. At least once she even cautions us to not jump to conclusions on some very early promising research. It’s very much a just the facts- and there are plenty, with the last 22 pages being nothing buts notes and sources cited- with a few personal stories, and I think it would serve most curious readers well who are new to the topic. If you’re not so new, however, skip this one. But it make a great gift to a friend or perhaps to a skeptical family member.
Luckily, I was able to find this one and a few others on Scribd (who again, I am so loving and so grateful to for offering the free month of service starting Election Day.) I went with this one because I liked that it was basic and broad versus the other option I seriously considered and will probably dig into soon about marijuana and pain management. Personally, while pain is a serious issue in my life, I’ve got a great deal of other symptoms that can be equally as distressing (in fact nausea was the first reason I ever tried it for medicinal purposes and has been sitting in my back pocket for 12yrs now as a backup option. The “I’m on the very last anti nausea drug in existence that works for me and should that ever stop, maybe I should go get my medical card” backup plan.) I think in a sense, however, the fact that I was so curious about a range of things to do with cannabis, this book was also not fully able to scratch that itch but for its length, it did surprisingly well as a “Just the basics, probably the first book on cannabis you ever read” read. While brief, I really liked the way chapters were split up and the things the author chose to focus on from improving sleep, managing stress and anxiety, pain and cancer treatments, for its using in treating and preventing addictions (for example, to opioids), to improving your sex life, helping with aging, etc. I feel like it hit all the main things I was looking for and even managed to provide me with useful facts in the chapters that were less pertinent (while I am neither elderly nor expecting to live long enough to ever be considered such, there’s some great info on cannabis at the end of life- something that is not just an aging or elderly specific concern and a topic I wouldn’t have thought of but found fascinating and potentially useful.)
There’s also an absolutely rad appendix that I honestly think should’ve been the books opening chapter. It’s all about the discovery and function of the endocannabinoid system which is obviously integral to understanding the rest of the book and research. I actually didn’t read the appendix until the end and really wondered why it was placed there. There’s a secondary appendix on how to prepare and use cannabis and sure, that fits in great as an appendix and is another neat addition. I just found the choice to include such an important and well written chapter (I mean, I thought I knew the basics of the endocannabinoid system but it truly clicked when I read this section) to be an odd one. The book is probably worth it simply for both appendixes. They are where the bulk of your immediately useful info is.
The book itself is interesting but you’re really kind of dipping your toes into the state of cannabis research. Sources are extensively cited as well and. With the ebook, if you’re so inclined, in most cases you could click a working hyperlink from the source page and read the study. It felt, in a way that I hope isn’t massively misusing this phrase, like a casual meta analysis or literature review of prominent work out there. A very light introduction that could serve as a springboard into much deeper research. Though I don’t personally feel it ever quite narrowed in on just what I would personally be looking to research in greater depth, I think it did help me solidify what I still wondered, gave me some useful stuff to discuss with my care team, and was just a very accessible starting point. I absolutely wouldn’t recommend this one to the cannabis connoisseur or someone who’s held a medical card for years, it is a great starting point for a newbie or perspective user, or anyone who is just curious to know what the fuss is all about, and where the science actually stands. And oh, that’s one final thing I think the book does well. While the author makes it known from the get go just what a positive thing cannabis use has been in her own life, I felt like the book was very balanced and honest about what the science actually said and what was still unknown. At least once she even cautions us to not jump to conclusions on some very early promising research. It’s very much a just the facts- and there are plenty, with the last 22 pages being nothing buts notes and sources cited- with a few personal stories, and I think it would serve most curious readers well who are new to the topic. If you’re not so new, however, skip this one. But it make a great gift to a friend or perhaps to a skeptical family member.
March 31, 2019
Book 21/55: The Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life by Amanda Siebert. A little controversial considering I know some of my followers may be for its medical abilities or may be against it. Purely curiosity, it got legalized here in Canada and wanted to read and inform myself on various subjects that the table of contents at the beginning had caught my eye - such as sleep, creativity, anxiety and stress management, weight management and so forth. It held many basic information, everything cited and full of statistics that could be useful for future references, even which kinds were the most useful for the spoken topics. I especially enjoyed reading about how it helped someone going through cancer could benefit from the herb following a chemotherapy appointment. Also helpful would be to ease the aging process with the frustrations one could get with (for example) Dementia Alzheimer's, a subject which I hold to heart or all the aches and pains of joints. All in all, a quick and informative read. It took longer than expected as I was taking notes along the way!
April 12, 2019
This book delivered exactly what its title suggests.....”A Little.....”. I liked how each chapter was organized: opening with a case study (really just anecdotals from users), information on the chapter topics, historical use in each case, how use may help and finally how different means of use-smoking, vaping, and edibles, impact each purpose (eg. Stress, anxiety, mood, creativity, pain management, support for cancer treatment and end of life, aging, etc). Some areas I felt were lacking in scientific support, but that may very well be because there still isn’t much research into these particular areas. The author does cite many references that the reader can further investigate for more detailed information. There are a number of ideas that became very apparent to me as I read this book: using cannabis in a thoughtful and intended way can be very beneficial, cannabis research has a long way to go yet to prove itself a viable option for many potential users, cannabis use probably got a bad reputation from those big drug companies wanting to make millions/billions for ailments that cannabis could be more effective for, and finally and most importantly for me, I would be more apt, after reading this book, to try cannabis in place of other synthetically produced and addictive drugs. A good introduction on the topic of the up-side of cannabis use.
April 9, 2022
Lots of fun facts - informative, funny, and succinct.
July 1, 2020
Amanda Siebert’s The Little Book of Cannabis: How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life needs to be on your summer reading list.
Clocking in at just over 200 pages in a petite paperback format, this book is a research-packed powerhouse that punches well above its weight class. Straightforward and concise, LBoC makes research findings relatable by explaining the science through personal case studies. Siebert’s direct writing style makes for an engaging read, and the variety of information covered shows how cannabis can help almost anyone.
Much like the plant, this book is downright handy.
Siebert wisely focuses on ten major applications of cannabis, ranging from the mundane (food) to the exciting (sex) to the profound (drug addiction). If getting high is your primary association when you hear cannabis, LBoC may surprise you with research and case studies on how it can effect:
- Sleep
- Stress & Anxiety
- Mood & Creativity
- Metabolism, Weight Management & Exercise Recovery
- Nutrition & Food
- Sex
- Pain Management
- Cancer Treatments
- Aging
- Opioid Addiction Recovery
Before you dismiss this book thinking “I can google any of that,” I recommend that you don’t. Science journalism often cherrypicks data and findings in order to create sensationalist headlines and generate reader traffic. Cannabis research is a very hot topic, and parsing through media and research can lead to (mis)information overload and confusion.
Siebert has done her journalistic due diligence in finding recent research and interpreting the findings within their contexts. Cannabis appears to be useful in many ways, but research is showing preliminary findings that are not yet conclusive. Luckily LBoC points out these gray areas and emphasizes the unknowns. The internet is full of claims that cannabis can fix everything, whereas LBoC highlights the potentials.
The cannabis industry is (kinda sorta) booming, and that includes books. With so many options, I would advise a curious reader to start by picking up LBoC. Informative without being jargony, scientific and yet relatable, this book is suitable for someone who’s completely new to cannabis (such as the person who still defaults to calling it marijuana - no shame!).
Clocking in at just over 200 pages in a petite paperback format, this book is a research-packed powerhouse that punches well above its weight class. Straightforward and concise, LBoC makes research findings relatable by explaining the science through personal case studies. Siebert’s direct writing style makes for an engaging read, and the variety of information covered shows how cannabis can help almost anyone.
Much like the plant, this book is downright handy.
Siebert wisely focuses on ten major applications of cannabis, ranging from the mundane (food) to the exciting (sex) to the profound (drug addiction). If getting high is your primary association when you hear cannabis, LBoC may surprise you with research and case studies on how it can effect:
- Sleep
- Stress & Anxiety
- Mood & Creativity
- Metabolism, Weight Management & Exercise Recovery
- Nutrition & Food
- Sex
- Pain Management
- Cancer Treatments
- Aging
- Opioid Addiction Recovery
Before you dismiss this book thinking “I can google any of that,” I recommend that you don’t. Science journalism often cherrypicks data and findings in order to create sensationalist headlines and generate reader traffic. Cannabis research is a very hot topic, and parsing through media and research can lead to (mis)information overload and confusion.
Siebert has done her journalistic due diligence in finding recent research and interpreting the findings within their contexts. Cannabis appears to be useful in many ways, but research is showing preliminary findings that are not yet conclusive. Luckily LBoC points out these gray areas and emphasizes the unknowns. The internet is full of claims that cannabis can fix everything, whereas LBoC highlights the potentials.
The cannabis industry is (kinda sorta) booming, and that includes books. With so many options, I would advise a curious reader to start by picking up LBoC. Informative without being jargony, scientific and yet relatable, this book is suitable for someone who’s completely new to cannabis (such as the person who still defaults to calling it marijuana - no shame!).
November 21, 2018
I love the way the author organized each chapter subject into different components: first a case study, followed by a section discussing the relevant details of the chapter subject, then a brief overview of the historical use of cannabis for the particular subject, then "How Cannabis Can Help" and finally how to use cannabis - sometimes referring specific strains to use - for the subject of the chapter.
Easy to see that she has a passion for cannabis and for its abilities to heal, or at least help cope with, various ailments and disorders.
My copy is already filled with highlights and notes. Great reference material.
Easy to see that she has a passion for cannabis and for its abilities to heal, or at least help cope with, various ailments and disorders.
My copy is already filled with highlights and notes. Great reference material.
July 16, 2020
As a causal, out-of-curiosity reader, I really just wanted to hear what the title says: How marijuana can improve your life. Unfortunately, this message got muddled by all the THC to CBD proportions that are constantly mentioned throughout this book.
The author clearly did a lot of research, which she quotes regularly (props for that), and knows what she is talking about. But perhaps the majority of this technical data should've been used to make another, more instructional book. I'm sure there are cannabis users out there who appreciate all the proportions, relations and mixes that author talks about, but for a non-smoker, it's overwhelming and unnecessary.
I found the later chaptes, specifically 8: 'A powerful support for cancer treatment' and 9: 'Easing the aging process' to be the most interesting. This is partially due to the fact that the author didn't mention THC-CBD as much and partially because these two chapters tell an actual human story and not just quote research. The author also makes it very clear that cannabis should be used as an aid and not as a "cure".
My final thought on this and other nonfiction books is that for a book to read like a book and not like a thesis or a white paper it needs to tell a story. The only details I remember from The Little Book of Cannabis come from parts that told mini stories about baking, death, struggle with illness, etc. These stories help the reader connect the facts and data to real life and make them memorable. I wish the author focused more on these and less on technical data of compound proportions.
The author clearly did a lot of research, which she quotes regularly (props for that), and knows what she is talking about. But perhaps the majority of this technical data should've been used to make another, more instructional book. I'm sure there are cannabis users out there who appreciate all the proportions, relations and mixes that author talks about, but for a non-smoker, it's overwhelming and unnecessary.
I found the later chaptes, specifically 8: 'A powerful support for cancer treatment' and 9: 'Easing the aging process' to be the most interesting. This is partially due to the fact that the author didn't mention THC-CBD as much and partially because these two chapters tell an actual human story and not just quote research. The author also makes it very clear that cannabis should be used as an aid and not as a "cure".
My final thought on this and other nonfiction books is that for a book to read like a book and not like a thesis or a white paper it needs to tell a story. The only details I remember from The Little Book of Cannabis come from parts that told mini stories about baking, death, struggle with illness, etc. These stories help the reader connect the facts and data to real life and make them memorable. I wish the author focused more on these and less on technical data of compound proportions.
January 17, 2019
This book is phenomenal! Tons of first-hand accounts and many credible scientific studies to corroborate some of the anecdotal things we've all heard for years. I found it super easy to read even with scientific terms it comes across as very open to all levels. There are the anecdotal parts before she deep dives into the science, so it's like half of the chapters are very much in tune with what the studies have shown and then the second half brings the studies that apply to the case studies she has interviewed. I recommend this book if you have any questions about cannabis and even if you're not a supporter of the legalization happening around the world, I recommend it more: this may help open your mind to a new way to view cannabis. Very fulfilling and hope the author knows she's helping spread good news about the uses of cannabis already present medically, and more to come recreationally. As more and more studies come out, I hope she does another version adding even more information for those curious about cannabis.
June 25, 2021
مقدمه ممتازه عن فوائد نبتة القنب الهندي، المستخدمه من اللاف السنين لتحسين حياة الفرد. الكتاب اخذنا في رحلة في تاريخ استخدام القنب في الماضي، مرورا بالدراسات العلميه الحديثه اللي تثبت مرارا و تكرارا ما قاله الاقدمون. التلخص من الالم الجسدي، علاج نوبات القلق و الهلع و الصرع، تحسين النوم، الحصول على تجربه روحانيه اعمق، افكار اكثر ابداعيه، او تجربه جنسيه اكثر لذه، انتقالا الى الاكتشافات الحديثه بتوسيع استخدامات القنب لتحسين البشره او الاسترخاء في حمام ساخن.
بكل تأكيد الكتاب يحاول محو الصوره النمطيه الخاطئه اللتي تبناها النظام الحديث بكل تعقيداته عندما قرر البعض منع استخدامه و تصنيفه تحت الممنوعات، و النجاح مؤخرا (و ببطئ) بالتخلص من هذه القوانين.
قد تكون اهم معلومه هو احتواء الجسم على "نظام كانابينويد داخلي" و هي نواقل عصبيه بداخل نظامنا العصبي، و ان عنصري الـ(اتش تي سي) و ال(سي بي دي) المتواجدين بنبات القنب يساعد بتحسين هذه النواقل العصبيه و من خلالها تحسين جودة حياة الفرد بشكل اكبر.
بكل تأكيد الكتاب يحاول محو الصوره النمطيه الخاطئه اللتي تبناها النظام الحديث بكل تعقيداته عندما قرر البعض منع استخدامه و تصنيفه تحت الممنوعات، و النجاح مؤخرا (و ببطئ) بالتخلص من هذه القوانين.
قد تكون اهم معلومه هو احتواء الجسم على "نظام كانابينويد داخلي" و هي نواقل عصبيه بداخل نظامنا العصبي، و ان عنصري الـ(اتش تي سي) و ال(سي بي دي) المتواجدين بنبات القنب يساعد بتحسين هذه النواقل العصبيه و من خلالها تحسين جودة حياة الفرد بشكل اكبر.
April 18, 2020
This was a good short introduction to the world of cannabis. Great for anyone who is interested in the growing world of cannabis, but isn’t so interested that they want to know every little detail.
The author did a good job touching on some key components of the field of study, like using it for pain, or end of life enhancement, anxiety and depression and PTSD and so on. But for a better, more in-depth and frankly more enjoyable read and glimpse into the world of medical and recreational cannabis, I recommend How to Smoke Pot (Properly) by David Bienenstock. Don’t let that title fool you, it’s not focused solely on smoking weed. It actually does a great job detailing the history of use, the medical benefits (with better details on the research behind it), how to approach its use and also the etiquette of a good pot smoker.
The author did a good job touching on some key components of the field of study, like using it for pain, or end of life enhancement, anxiety and depression and PTSD and so on. But for a better, more in-depth and frankly more enjoyable read and glimpse into the world of medical and recreational cannabis, I recommend How to Smoke Pot (Properly) by David Bienenstock. Don’t let that title fool you, it’s not focused solely on smoking weed. It actually does a great job detailing the history of use, the medical benefits (with better details on the research behind it), how to approach its use and also the etiquette of a good pot smoker.
October 17, 2018
There's no journalist in Canada that knows cannabis better than Amanda Siebert. Long before the mainstream, she took the drug seriously. No stoner jokes. Amanda has always reported on cannabis like other journalists cover Wall Street or the White House. The result is her "Little Book of Cannabis," a fun and informative book that does it's topic justice.
April 3, 2020
Ne er have i been so enlightened by a book. My prejudices of cannabis have changed. I picked this book up to satisfy my curiosity and it satisfied my hunger for new learning. This plant is so versatile, have usage for so many of societal problems. I recommend it to anyone who might be as curious as I was. You will not be disappointed.
April 27, 2019
Every library in Canada should have this book. It answers the majority of questions that "concerned citizens" and curious users will have. Very well researched by a Canadian journalist, with all of the citations provided at the end.
May 13, 2020
I find this book really useful and very interesting! I'm a cannabis enthusiast myself and I use it regularly. I found some really good information is this book and I have widened my knowledge about the herb. Thank you! I highly recommend it!
July 28, 2021
Great little read. Easy and flows well. Grabs your attention enough with a laid back tone and some pretty accessible information that makes it not too hokey. I enjoyed it. Wish it was a little longer!
February 14, 2025
This was a pretty interesting and factual book. I think it was really solid and gave a lot of good information, just got a little boring and redundant at times. Definitely recommend this for anyone looking to dive deeper into cannabis and its positive uses.
February 28, 2019
Very easy to understand. Fun and informative read!
May 20, 2019
I brief but well thought introduction to cannabis benefits backed by research papers and history.
August 13, 2021
This book might be little but it packs a LOT of research and information. From dosing edibles to aiding cancer patients, if you have questions this book has answers! Highly recommend!
April 20, 2022
Well researched, and well written.
May 9, 2022
Pretty good overall
December 29, 2023
Perfect length. Great overview of cannabis and so many benefits and uses. I like the format with each chapter being a different use case. A great book to reread or recommend to someone.
May 25, 2021
A decent introduction on the topic.
March 24, 2025
Before reading the book: Damn, marijuana is really enriching my life but I should be careful not to have too much.
After reading the book: Damn, marijuana is really enriching my life but I should be careful not to have too much.
Jokes apart though, this is a great beginner book for anyone who wants to learn more about how cannabis interacts with our body, benefits our life, and it's potential downsides. There were some benefits even I hadn't been aware of, as someone who is a vigorous encourager of giving this beautiful herb a try - and it's appreciated that there was a
Besides reasons like recreation, or boosting mood, creativity and your sex life - the book goes into case studies and backed research on how it helps with sleep, anxiety, metabolism, pain relief, menstrual cramps, etc. However, it also creates a clear distinction between these widely accepted scientifically backed benefits and ones still developing and cited simply from a handful of studies or personal anecdotes.
For example, comedian Alan Park was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer and informed by his doctors that he had a few months to live. Unbeknownst to his doctor, he started an alternative treatment using CBD oil, slowly increasing dosages - I mean what's the cost at this point right? Soon enough, the doctor was surprised to report remission. Those few months ended up going 9 years. There have been other similar anecdotes of people finding real results, but the book makes it a point to say that cannabis do not cure cancer, though they may help with it - and should at most be taken as an addition to any other ongoing treatment with the proper consultation.
It's a shame that out of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana - it's the latter that's banned in most countries including mine - of course owed in large part to those respective industries and the pharma industry - for obvious reasons. Hope to see it being normalized and socially accepted as the years go by. I'd recommend this book to folks who want to learn more about this magic plant they love so much, but even more so to folks who have a stigma against it and read it with an open mind. Anything is poison if you take enough, but in our current times, I'd say the world might be a better place with more people accepting, if not trying for themselves - the presence of marijuana as a way to improve lives. It's high time.
Rating: 4.20/5
After reading the book: Damn, marijuana is really enriching my life but I should be careful not to have too much.
Jokes apart though, this is a great beginner book for anyone who wants to learn more about how cannabis interacts with our body, benefits our life, and it's potential downsides. There were some benefits even I hadn't been aware of, as someone who is a vigorous encourager of giving this beautiful herb a try - and it's appreciated that there was a
Besides reasons like recreation, or boosting mood, creativity and your sex life - the book goes into case studies and backed research on how it helps with sleep, anxiety, metabolism, pain relief, menstrual cramps, etc. However, it also creates a clear distinction between these widely accepted scientifically backed benefits and ones still developing and cited simply from a handful of studies or personal anecdotes.
For example, comedian Alan Park was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer and informed by his doctors that he had a few months to live. Unbeknownst to his doctor, he started an alternative treatment using CBD oil, slowly increasing dosages - I mean what's the cost at this point right? Soon enough, the doctor was surprised to report remission. Those few months ended up going 9 years. There have been other similar anecdotes of people finding real results, but the book makes it a point to say that cannabis do not cure cancer, though they may help with it - and should at most be taken as an addition to any other ongoing treatment with the proper consultation.
It's a shame that out of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana - it's the latter that's banned in most countries including mine - of course owed in large part to those respective industries and the pharma industry - for obvious reasons. Hope to see it being normalized and socially accepted as the years go by. I'd recommend this book to folks who want to learn more about this magic plant they love so much, but even more so to folks who have a stigma against it and read it with an open mind. Anything is poison if you take enough, but in our current times, I'd say the world might be a better place with more people accepting, if not trying for themselves - the presence of marijuana as a way to improve lives. It's high time.
Rating: 4.20/5
November 20, 2025
It’s fine. I’m a fan of marijuana, I knew about the mental & physical benefits of the plant & I’m glad there’s a book talking about the pros however I didn’t like how many anecdotes were mixed in with the proper researched material because it makes it to easy for people to think the authors opinions are facts.
I didn’t love that.
I probably won’t read this book again but it was fine, I liked it for the most part.
I didn’t love that.
I probably won’t read this book again but it was fine, I liked it for the most part.
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