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drcaplan
@drcaplan.bsky.social
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Board-Cert Physician, author, cannabis medicine pioneer 🌱 | Chief Medical Officer @ CED Clinic, The Commonwealth Project, CED Foundation, EO Care | Fighting stigma w/ science & humor | Author of Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook (Random House + Ben Bella)
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 20d
For today's talk (in 3 hours, yes at 4:20 EST)

The YouTube liveStream link: www.youtube.com/@NYS_Cannabi...

Twitter: x.com/nys_cannabis/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/events/medic...

To register (show support, ask questions): forms.cloud.microsoft/g/PTNc5xSM4n

It’s kind of a big deal.
New York State Office of Cannabis Management
21+| Resources, Updates, & Events Planting seeds for equity & opportunity in New York cannabis #NYCCB Cannabis Control Board + #NYCAB Cannabis Advisory Board
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 20d
yep
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
1 in 3 Americans live in a mental health provider shortage area — many with no local access at all.
#CareDeserts #MentalHealthAccess #Support
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
The U.S. often measures “mental health” with only broad metrics like “days feeling bad” — ignoring trauma, cognition, loops, nuance.
#HealthSystemFail #ComplexMind #MentalHealthReform
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Over half of top mental health videos on TikTok contain misinformation — even when people are desperate for help.
#MindCheck #DigitalWellness #Truth
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Antidepressants fail for ~40% of patients on first try — and even among responders, residual symptoms are common.
#MentalHealthAwareness #PsychTreatment #Hope
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Fewer than 1 in 5 people with anxiety ever receive minimally adequate treatment — in the richest countries.
#MentalHealthMatters #AccessGap #BreakTheStigma 😶‍🌫️
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Modern psychiatry: “Let’s try 8 weeks of numb.”
Cannabis: “What if we just turn down the panic and keep the personality?”
youtube.com/shorts/3pOWS... 🌿🧠

#MentalHealthHumor #CannabisCare #BrainScience #HealthcareReform
Not Broken, Just Misunderstood: Cannabis & Mental Health
YouTube video by CED Clinic
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
If I bite my tongue any harder it's gonna leave a mark, friend! Sometimes one has to wade through some tough mud to do the right thing.

I think this one will be worth it for everyone.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
that's the plan, anyway. It'll take a few steps still ahead of us, and lots of support from all levels. But, we're here - so we're making some progress so far.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
I am not that talented, but appreciate the vote of confidence.

Credit goes to a professional video person for the video. It was made to reach the president, and catch his attention.

Mission accomplished?
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
I hear ya. I'm just here to vouch that this particular tune happens to be the real deal. No lip-syncing or any slight of hand. No shadiness/corruption, etc.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Haha. fair burn.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Yes, Howard… and some doctor who keeps popping up in videos about seniors and weed.
Feels like I’ve seen his face somewhere… maybe halfway down this page? 😏
🔗 commonwealthproject.org/about/
About - Commonwealth Project
The Commonwealth Project is working to prioritize the 65+ population by integrating medical cannabis into mainstream health care for seniors.
commonwealthproject.org
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
surprised?
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Nope. Trump's only involvement (we hope) will be supporting a pilot to proceed, through which we will build a scoreboard... so that we can point to the scoreboard and show the nation that seniors will benefit tremendously from cannabinoid-based therapies... and yes, Medicare will save money too.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Or you can just ask. There need be no mystery or guesswork here.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Howard Kessler and me.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
ouch. :). Slop?
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 21d
Hi Matt — just to clarify, The Commonwealth Project is my organization. We’re focused on evidence-based medical cannabis care for seniors. Surreal to see it land in a video like that, but the mission remains the same: safer, smarter care.
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 27d
Silence gave the algorithm a megaphone — I’d rather be boring and useful 📣🤖
#ParentHacks #ParentCommunity #ParentCoach
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 27d
tried the coffee line at dinner — got the patented eye-roll. I call that measurable progress ☕🙄
#EvidenceBased #ParentSupport #YouthWellness
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 27d
Fact: Teens follow perceived parental attitudes more than household rules — model matters 👀🏫
#ParentingTips #CommunityHealth #SchoolHealth
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 27d
Fact: Edible products have delayed effects — that raises accidental overconsumption risk 🍫⏳
#AdolescentHealth #DrugEducation #SafeConversations
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drcaplan @drcaplan.bsky.social · 27d
Fact: Framing adult use with boundaries (I use as an adult, not for you) does not increase teen uptake 🗣️✅
#ParentTok #FamilyFirst #MentalHealth
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