Dr Ken Finn the Marijuana Psychosis

Dr Ken Finn the Marijuana Psychosis

Author: Joanie Sigal January 16, 2026 Duration: 41:07

Think you know the risks of unregulated CBD and cannabis? Dr. Kenneth Finn is here to pull back the curtain. He's a board-certified pain specialist who has spent decades studying the science that the industry often ignores. Learn why he's fighting for better safety rules and what every consumer needs to watch out for.

Dr. Kenneth P. Finn is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine, known for his extensive work in pain management, medical cannabis research, and policy, serving on Colorado's Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council, testifying to the Canadian Senate, and editing Cannabis in Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach. He's a leader in the International Academy on the Science and Impacts of Cannabis (IASIC) and advocates for evidence-based approaches in the evolving cannabis industry, often speaking on the risks of unapproved products and the need for regulatory oversight.

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