Why subscribe?

Welcome to Cannabinerd — a newsletter for the inquisitive, the skeptical, and the science-savvy folks who want to go beyond the buzzwords and into real stories of cannabis, cannabinoids, and other science-y explorations.

If you’ve ever asked:

“What does the data really say?”

“Is this product legit? “

“What information might change this conclusion?”

“How is this regulated… or not?”

then you're in the right place.

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What You’ll Get:

Smart, Digestible Science
I break down new cannabis and cannabinoid research into clear, meaningful insights, with just enough nerdery to make it fun.

Policy & Regulation Decoded
From DEA rescheduling to Farm Bill fights, I translate regulatory chaos into plain language — and show how it affects real people, products, and practices.

Expert Voices & Original Reporting
Interviews, quotes, and commentary from trusted researchers, clinicians, lawyers, and insiders. No PR fluff — just informed perspectives.

Trends, Tools & Testing
Deep dives into lab methods, product claims, safety concerns, and innovations that matter to patients, providers, and producers.

Courses, Trainings, and Lectures
From my university, law enforcement, legal, and healthcare professional training library of courses and presentations, you will get access to these recordings that are posted regularly.

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Who’s Behind Cannabinerd?

I’m Jahan Marcu, PjD — cannabinoid researcher, policy nerd, lab guy, and occasional jiu-jitsu bruiser. With 15+ years in cannabis science and regulation, I’ve published in JAMA, Nature, and Rolling Stone, taught at universities, trained regulators, and served as an expert witness in court.

I created Cannabinerd to share what I’m seeing, questioning, and building — with a community that values truth over trend and curiosity over clickbait.

Subscribe if You:

• Work in cannabis, hemp, or adjacent fields and need a science translator.

• Are tired of misinformation — but still want a little fun with your facts.

• Believe that evidence, ethics, and innovation should guide this industry forward.

Thanks for being here. Now let’s nerd out.