High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD

High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD

Igor Grant, MD

Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
34%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR) at UC San Diego. Each month, we’ll take you on a fascinating journey into the evolving world of medicinal cannabis. From groundbreaking research to candid conversations with top scientists and clinicians across the globe. In each episode, Dr. Grant poses five thought-provoking questions to his guest, uncovering their personal journey and unique contributions to the field of medicinal cannabis.

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Recent Episodes

S2E16 Cannabis Smoke & Cardiovascular Health with Matthew Springer, PhD

May 01, 2026 38m

SummaryIn this episode of High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, Dr. Matt Springer explains how inhaling smoke from combusted products such as tobacco and cannabis, as well as inhaling aerosol from e-cigarettes…

S2E15 Cannabis for Migraine Headache with Nat Schuster, MD

Apr 01, 2026 34m

Summary: In this episode, Nathaniel Schuster, MD, Professor and Medical Director of the Center for Pain Management at UC San Diego Health, explores the potential role of cannabinoid therapy in…

S2E14 Terpenes in Cannabis: Are they therapeutic? with Catherine Cahill, MD

Mar 01, 2026 23m

In this episode, Catherine M. Cahill, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA Brain Research Institute, delves into the fascinating world of terpenes—natural aromatic compounds found in cannabis and…

S2E1 Cannabis & Schizophrenia A causal link? with Deepak D'Souza, MD

Dec 01, 2025 34m

In this episode, Dr. Deepak D'Souza, a renowned psychiatrist from Yale University, discusses the complex relationship between cannabis and psychosis. He explores the potential causal links, the role…

S1E12 Delta-8-THC: A public health perspective with Eric Leas, PhD

Nov 02, 2025 35m

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Eric Leas delve into the complexities surrounding Delta-8-THC, exploring its differences from Delta-9-THC, consumer demand, regulatory challenges,…

S1E10 Cannabis Use Among Older Adults with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

Sep 30, 2025 36m

In this conversation, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Alison Moore discuss the increasing prevalence of cannabis use among older adults, the reasons behind this trend, and the medical applications of…

S1E10 Digital Tools for Managing Cannabis Use with Alan Budney, PhD

Sep 01, 2025 47m

SummaryIn episode 10, Drs. Grant and Alan Budney, PhD of Dartmouth explore the intersection of cannabis use and behavioral health, focusing on contingency management as a method for addressing…

S1E9 Minor Cannabinoids and Terpenes with Ziva Cooper, PhD

Aug 01, 2025 40m

SummaryIn episode 9, Drs. Grant and Ziva Cooper discuss her research on medicinal cannabis, focusing on gender differences in cannabis response, the therapeutic potential of minor cannabinoids and…

S1E8 Cannabis Advocacy and Regulation with Dale Gieringer, PhD

Jun 30, 2025 43m

SummaryIn episode 8, Drs. Igor Grant and Dale Gieringer discuss Dr. Gieringer’s extensive involvement in cannabis legalization efforts in California, particularly through his work with California…

S1E7 Nuances of the Endocannabinoid System with Daniele Piomelli, PhD

May 30, 2025 38m

In episode 7, Dr. Igor Grant and Dr. Daniele Piomelli examine intricacies of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), exploring its mechanisms, functions, and implications in health and medicine. They…

S1E6 Cannabis Use Disorder with Meg Haney, PhD

May 01, 2025 33m

In episode 6, Dr. Grant and Dr. Meg Haney delve into thecomplexities of Cannabis Use Disorder, exploring its definition, withdrawal symptoms, and the psychological dependency associated with cannabis…

S1E5 Cannabis legalization in Canada: Lessons for the U.S. with Mark A. Ware, MD

Mar 18, 2025 33m

In episode 5, Dr. Grant speaks with Dr. Mark Ware as he discusses the evolution of cannabis use in pain management, the implications of the Cannabis Act in Canada, and the differences in cannabis…

S1E4 Brain Difference and Early Cannabis Use: Which Comes First? with Alex Miller, PhD

Feb 23, 2025 28m

Dr. Grant speaks with Alex P. Miller, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. This conversation explores the intricate relationship between substance…

S1E3 Cannabis Use and Cardiovascular Risk with Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH

Feb 08, 2025 25m

In this episode, Dr. Igor Grant speaks with Dr. Jamie Corroon about the impact of cannabis use on cardiovascular health. They explore various studies focusing on heart disease, hypertension, and…

S1E1 Potential Implications of Rescheduling Cannabis with Igor Grant, MD

Jan 27, 2025 18m

In this episode (Recorded in December 2024), Drs. Igor Grant, MD and Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH discuss the potential implications of rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled…

S1E2 Cannabis Impaired Driving with Tom Marcotte, PhD

Jan 25, 2025 19m

In this episode, Dr. Tom Marcotte discusses a significant study on the acute effects of cannabis on driving impairment, detailing the methodology, findings, and implications for public safety and law…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD have?

High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD has published 16 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Science.

Is High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD still active?

High5 with Dr. Igor Grant, MD is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 33m.

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