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The health effects of marijuana

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

Host Ben Kieffer discusses the health effects of prolonged cannabis use, including recreational use.

On this episode of River to River, Dr. Kevin Hill, an addiction psychiatry specialist, discusses cannabinoids for medical conditions and the potential side effects associated with acute and chronic cannabis use. He also answers listener questions.

Then, host Ben Kieffer is joined by a high school student who speaks out on gun violence and mental health within her Des Moines community and with RJ Miller, the executive director of Greater Opportunities.

Guests:

  • Dr. Kevin Hill, director of addiction psychiatry, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor of psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  • January Hudson, North High School class of 2024
  • RJ Miller, executive director of Greater Opportunities
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.