Marcu & Arora are joined by Anna Symonds, former professional athlete, and the renowned cannabis chemist Dr. Amber Wise. The group discussion focuses on two main topics for this episode. Each are interwoven throughout, starting with public perceptions of psychedelic research, and the factors that influence those perceptions. The other main topic is the use of cannabis in sports. This episode’s game will test your knowledge about THC-O-Acetate.

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor The GMP Collective!

Episode’s Group:

Jahan Marcu, PhD (moderator)

Anna Symonds, MA

Amber Wise, PhD

Nigam B. Arora, PhD

News and Popular Literature Links:

Deuterated DMT Patent is Issued to Small Pharma (2:25)

Psychedelics Research to Begin in Australia with a $40 Million Donation (9:55)

Are Cannabis “Degrees” Legit and Do You Need One to Get into the Legal Cannabis Industry?(20:10)

Rapid Fire Science Study Links:

Cannabis Use and Sport: A systematic review(43:30)

How Psychedelic Researchers’ Self-admitted Substance Use and Their Association with Psychedelic Culture Affect People’s Perceptions of Their Scientific Integrity and the Quality of Their Research(58:07)

Today’s Game (1:24:05) :

Today’s game is called Don’t be an Acetate Hole - two truths and a lie about THC-O-Acetate, a THC analogue that is artificially or semi-synthetically made. Can you tell which statement is the lie?

Credits:

Podcast editing by Joe Leonardo, Podcast mixing and mastering by Dylan Agajanian, Cover art by Ivan Artucovich, Intro music by Buddha by Kontekst, Transition music by K. LOUK. Outro music by Bensounds. Special thanks to Julian Amkraut for supporting this episode.

More at:

howtolaunchanindustry.com

marcu-arora.com