Episode 151: Dave Chapelle / Medical Complications of Cannabis

After some listener mail, the guys discuss the career of Dave Chapelle (2:21). They start off by discussing his early life and his notable family history. They discuss his early failures, his success and his first special “Killing Them Softly”.  They then talk about the groundbreaking ‘Chapelle’s Show’ and how Dave abruptly left the show at season 3. Finally they discuss their thoughts on Chappelle’s most recent Netflix stand up special ‘The Dreamer’ and the controversy surrounding some his jokes about the trans community.  Then, in the second half, the guys talk about the medical complications of cannabis (25:03). Asif goes over the common effects of acute cannabis intoxication. He then discusses how despite what many think, you can become addicted to cannabis. Asif then reviews how cannabis may impair  brain development and how it is related to psychosis. He also discusses whether cannabis can be considered a gateway drug. Asif then goes over some of the more severe side effects including cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Ali then asks Asif about any updates regarding seizures and cannabis and also discusses the cultural role of cannabis in some societies. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from Pixabay Contact us at [email protected] Follow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram: doctorvcomedian Show Notes:Dave Chappelle - Inside The Actors Studio: https://vimeo.com/495346128Dave Speaks: https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1061512,00.htmlWhat Does Neal Brennan Think White People Need To Know About Black People: https://www.buzzfeed.com/samgf/neal-brennan-would-like-to-be-black-americas-ambassador-to-wAdverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4827335/Emergent Medical Illnesses Related to Cannabis Use: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6690288/Review of systemic and syndromic complications of cannabis use: A review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9750691/'Ganja is not a drug': Bob Marley's granddaughter on Rasta spirituality: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/tapestry/connecting-with-your-roots-for-better-and-for-worse-1.4576663/ganja-is-not-a-drug-bob-marley-s-granddaughter-on-rasta-spirituality-1.4576668 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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