What is CBN? Benefits, Risks and Uses
July 18, 2025 — Forbes reporter, Heidi Borst, asked Dr. Leigh to explain CBN and related uses, risks and benefits for her article posted today. Click Here for the entire article.
Women Who Crush: Leigh Vinocur, MD
So honored to be a guest on the Women Who Crush! podcast with Steph Sherer, who is also the Founder of @americansforsafeaccess. Listen to our conversation about #medicalcannabis and my #newbook, Never Let Them See You Sweat, published by @bloomsburypublishing. You can find the interview here. And learn more at drleigh.com/book.
My New Book is Available for Pre-Order Now!
I’m excited to announce my new book, Never Let Them See You Sweat, published by Bloomsbury is available for pre-order now. Look for it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble or use the links here — Amazon Barnes & Noble
Podcast: Clearing the Air on Cannabis with Dr. Leigh Vinocur
March 6, 2025 — In this episode of What the Health, we explore the growing use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, especially among mature adults. John Salak welcomes guest, Dr. Leigh Vinocur from the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, to discuss the benefits and risks of cannabis use, the importance of professional guidance and the complexities…
UPI Asks Dr. Leigh for Expert Opinion Regarding Marijuana Addiction Causing Premature Death
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 (UPI) — People who need emergency care or hospitalization for cannabis use disorder are at an elevated risk of premature death within five years, a new Canadian study suggests. The study was published Thursday in JAMA Network Open. Read the news and Dr. Leigh’s expert opinion here. Originally published February 6, 2025…
Ask Dr. Leigh: Can cannabis help ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis and another bowel disease called Crohn’s disease are part of a chronic condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the digestive tract. UC only impacts the large intestine (colon), while Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from your mouth to your anus. Both conditions can be very debilitating, with symptoms…
Ask Dr. Leigh: how does cannabis impact your sex life?
We know cannabis has been used as a medicinal agent for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese texts discuss its use for sexual dysfunction. Additionally, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a significant role in various physiological processes, including those related to sexual function. The primary receptors involved are CB1 and CB2, which are distributed throughout the…
Ask Dr. Leigh: can cannabis treat skin conditions?
Cannabis-based products, especially those without overt intoxicating effects such as cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, have been increasingly explored for their therapeutic potential in treating various skin conditions. We know cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, their interaction with the skin’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) makes them a promising tool for addressing inflammation, sebum (oil) regulation, protecting the…
Ask Dr. Leigh: How does cannabis affect my weight?
There is a relationship between cannabis, our endocannabinoid system (ECS) and our metabolism. The role of cannabis and our ECS have been extensively studied with respect to appetite stimulation. Cannabis and THC, specifically, interact with the ECS receptors in our brain, and it’s known to stimulate appetite and cause what the public knows as the…
Ask Dr. Leigh: could cannabis help women through menopause?
Interestingly, for thousands of years throughout history, women have used cannabis for a variety of obstetrical and gynecological issues. Famous cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo wrote a book on the topic called Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science, and Sociology. He states one of the earliest reference dates to Ancient Mesopotamia, around the 7th century B.C.E. These ancient manuscripts…