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drcaplan

@drcaplan.bsky.social

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Board-Cert Physician, author, cannabis medicine pioneer 🌱 | Chief Medical Officer @ CED Clinic, The Commonwealth Project, CED Foundation, EO Care | Fighting stigma w/ science & humor | Author of Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook (Random House + Ben Bella)

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 3d

So next time you catch your pup gazing at the horizon, maybe they’re not zoning out, they’re demonstrating perfect endocannabinoid balance. And maybe we could all learn a thing or two from that level of chill. 🐶💚

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Why Dogs Act Like They’re Stoned (All the Time) 🐕💨

YouTube video by CED Clinic

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 12d

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The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook: Reverse Disease, Treat Pain, and Enhance Your Wellness with Medical Marijuana and CBD

The medical benefits of cannabis have never been clearer. But the explosion of the cannabis marketplace has left behind the people who can benefit most: adults looking for trustworthy care. Now, from ...

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 12d

🚫 Stop letting strangers on the internet choose your dose.
Doctors once said cannabis had 0 value, now science is proving what we knew all along.

If your “doctor” has a username ending in 420, maybe get a second opinion. 😅

#MedicalCannabis #CannabisEducation #WellnessRevolution #ModernMedicine

Your Doctor Was Wrong About Cannabis. Here’s Why

YouTube video by CED Clinic

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 30

For today's talk (in 3 hours, yes at 4:20 EST)

The YouTube liveStream link: www.youtube.com/@NYS_Cannabi...

Twitter: x.com/nys_cannabis/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/events/medic...

To register (show support, ask questions): forms.cloud.microsoft/g/PTNc5xSM4n

It’s kind of a big deal.

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

21+| Resources, Updates, & Events Planting seeds for equity & opportunity in New York cannabis #NYCCB Cannabis Control Board + #NYCAB Cannabis Advisory Board

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

yep

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

1 in 3 Americans live in a mental health provider shortage area — many with no local access at all.
#CareDeserts #MentalHealthAccess #Support

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

The U.S. often measures “mental health” with only broad metrics like “days feeling bad” — ignoring trauma, cognition, loops, nuance.
#HealthSystemFail #ComplexMind #MentalHealthReform

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Over half of top mental health videos on TikTok contain misinformation — even when people are desperate for help.
#MindCheck #DigitalWellness #Truth

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Antidepressants fail for ~40% of patients on first try — and even among responders, residual symptoms are common.
#MentalHealthAwareness #PsychTreatment #Hope

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Fewer than 1 in 5 people with anxiety ever receive minimally adequate treatment — in the richest countries.
#MentalHealthMatters #AccessGap #BreakTheStigma 😶‍🌫️

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Modern psychiatry: “Let’s try 8 weeks of numb.”
Cannabis: “What if we just turn down the panic and keep the personality?”
youtube.com/shorts/3pOWS... 🌿🧠

#MentalHealthHumor #CannabisCare #BrainScience #HealthcareReform

Not Broken, Just Misunderstood: Cannabis & Mental Health

YouTube video by CED Clinic

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

If I bite my tongue any harder it's gonna leave a mark, friend! Sometimes one has to wade through some tough mud to do the right thing.

I think this one will be worth it for everyone.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

that's the plan, anyway. It'll take a few steps still ahead of us, and lots of support from all levels. But, we're here - so we're making some progress so far.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

I am not that talented, but appreciate the vote of confidence.

Credit goes to a professional video person for the video. It was made to reach the president, and catch his attention.

Mission accomplished?

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

I hear ya. I'm just here to vouch that this particular tune happens to be the real deal. No lip-syncing or any slight of hand. No shadiness/corruption, etc.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Haha. fair burn.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Yes, Howard… and some doctor who keeps popping up in videos about seniors and weed.
Feels like I’ve seen his face somewhere… maybe halfway down this page? 😏
🔗 commonwealthproject.org/about/

About - Commonwealth Project

The Commonwealth Project is working to prioritize the 65+ population by integrating medical cannabis into mainstream health care for seniors.

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

surprised?

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Nope. Trump's only involvement (we hope) will be supporting a pilot to proceed, through which we will build a scoreboard... so that we can point to the scoreboard and show the nation that seniors will benefit tremendously from cannabinoid-based therapies... and yes, Medicare will save money too.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Or you can just ask. There need be no mystery or guesswork here.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Howard Kessler and me.

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

ouch. :). Slop?

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 29

Hi Matt — just to clarify, The Commonwealth Project is my organization. We’re focused on evidence-based medical cannabis care for seniors. Surreal to see it land in a video like that, but the mission remains the same: safer, smarter care.

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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 23

Silence gave the algorithm a megaphone — I’d rather be boring and useful 📣🤖
#ParentHacks #ParentCommunity #ParentCoach

drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · Sep 23

tried the coffee line at dinner — got the patented eye-roll. I call that measurable progress ☕🙄
#EvidenceBased #ParentSupport #YouthWellness