Cannabis is a fascinating plant with the potential to treat illness but surrounded by myth, legend, hype, stigma, rumour, buzz, gossip, puff and propaganda. In the current climate of expanding roles and cultural acceptance of cannabis, where does the hyperbole stop and facts begin? What are the real dangers of cannabis use? This podcast explores our current understanding of common myths, risks and misconceptions around cannabis.

Dr. Marks de Chabris is a Sudbury based physician with a practice focused in Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Graduating from McGill University Medical School in 1988 he was certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. In 2009 he concentrated his practice in Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine as was given Focused Practice Designation by the Ontario Medical Association. Dr. Marks de Chabris has been recognized by the Ontario Superior Court as an Expert in Pain Management and Addiction Medicine.