Dr. Leigh advises author of GroomedLA about the risks associated with teenage marijuana use. A must read for parents with teenagers considering using marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes. Read the article here.
August 21, 2025 – Guest Contributor for She’s Got Issues — If you’re exploring medical cannabis for the first time, you’re not alone and you’re also not wrong to feel a little overwhelmed. Cannabis is not a one-size-fits-all medication. It’s not even a “one-size-fits-most.” Instead, it’s a personalized journey guided by biology, your medical history,…
DetailsJuly 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.
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.
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
DetailsMarch 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…
DetailsNEW 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…
DetailsUlcerative 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsCannabis-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…
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