Jacob James Rich
@jacobjames.bsky.social
"tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher"
Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University | Health Policy, Reason Foundation | Views my own.
Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Case Western Reserve University | Health Policy, Reason Foundation | Views my own.
From me: Medical cannabis is not very effective in treating chronic pain, yet studies with flawed research methods claim that it can replace opioids. I also discuss why the idea of "medical marijuana" is typically a fallacy. reason.com/2025/09/23/c...
Cannabis isn’t the cure for chronic pain
Marijuana has promise in treating certain sorts of discomfort, but some conditions still require powerful narcotics.
reason.com
October 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
From me: Medical cannabis is not very effective in treating chronic pain, yet studies with flawed research methods claim that it can replace opioids. I also discuss why the idea of "medical marijuana" is typically a fallacy. reason.com/2025/09/23/c...
New from me for @reason.org:
Lower courts are rejecting the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. As these challenges continue, I expect SCOTUS will repeal 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). reason.org/commentary/a...
Lower courts are rejecting the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. As these challenges continue, I expect SCOTUS will repeal 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). reason.org/commentary/a...
An evolving legal landscape for marijuana and firearms
Two recent federal court decisions signal a fundamental shift in how courts evaluate federal restrictions on firearm ownership by marijuana users.
reason.org
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
New from me for @reason.org:
Lower courts are rejecting the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. As these challenges continue, I expect SCOTUS will repeal 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). reason.org/commentary/a...
Lower courts are rejecting the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. As these challenges continue, I expect SCOTUS will repeal 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). reason.org/commentary/a...
A new RCT in @jamainternalmed.com suggests CBD might be toxic for the liver. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of daily prescription cannabidiol use on liver enzymes in healthy adults with a dosage similar to reported consumer use in unregulated products.
jamanetwork.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A new RCT in @jamainternalmed.com suggests CBD might be toxic for the liver. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Advocates for socialized medicine often tout Medicare's low administration costs, but that's exactly why it's riddled with fraud. As I explained to @nnworcester.bsky.social for @epochtimes.bsky.social, the program actually needs more staff to audit transactions. www.theepochtimes.com/us/how-doge-...
How DOGE Sent Shockwaves Through DC: Trump’s First 100 Days
The Department of Government Efficiency reports $160 billion in savings amid legal challenges and other opposition.
www.theepochtimes.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Advocates for socialized medicine often tout Medicare's low administration costs, but that's exactly why it's riddled with fraud. As I explained to @nnworcester.bsky.social for @epochtimes.bsky.social, the program actually needs more staff to audit transactions. www.theepochtimes.com/us/how-doge-...
Historically, white Americans have smoked at the highest rate. Current smoking has recently aligned with other races due to whites quitting and becoming former smokers.
Illustrated data can be found at my publication site in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Illustrated data can be found at my publication site in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
February 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Historically, white Americans have smoked at the highest rate. Current smoking has recently aligned with other races due to whites quitting and becoming former smokers.
Illustrated data can be found at my publication site in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Illustrated data can be found at my publication site in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The opioid crisis in one illustration:
January 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The opioid crisis in one illustration:
My latest piece in the Columbia Business Law Review discusses whether the Wages and White Lion case at SCOTUS might restrain the administrative powers granted by Chenery II. journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/CB...
The future of Chenery II: Potential Implications from FDA v. Wages and White Lion, L.L.C.
| Columbia Business Law Review
journals.library.columbia.edu
December 28, 2024 at 12:01 PM
My latest piece in the Columbia Business Law Review discusses whether the Wages and White Lion case at SCOTUS might restrain the administrative powers granted by Chenery II. journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/CB...
7 years ago, the eminent publication Man Repeller discussed a date with a "tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher": web.archive.org/web/20221127...
What If This Is the Reason Straight Dudes Won’t Commit? - Repeller
Why do so many men struggle with relationship commitment? Author Jenna Birch has a theory.
web.archive.org
December 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
7 years ago, the eminent publication Man Repeller discussed a date with a "tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher": web.archive.org/web/20221127...