Zoe Sigman

Zoe Sigman is a writer and educator focused on cannabis science, as well as the Science Editor for Broccoli Magazine. She has built out educational content focusing on scientific information about cannabis for organizations like Farma and Groundworks Industries, Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU), and Hudson Hemp. She has testified about CBD and cannbis regulation to the FDA, and regularly speaks about cannabis and cannabis science to patients, medical professionals, and consumers. Check out what she’s been up to here.

Decarboxylating Cannabis

Why does eating a raw cannabis bud not get you high but eating a THC edible does? It has to do with a process called decarboxylation.

Spirit Molecules

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Humans love finding ways to alter our consciousness, and psychedelic plants have long provided a way to do so. Why do these plants produce intoxicating compounds?

Cannabis & Binge Drinking

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What impact does cannabis legalization have on other substance use by college students? A recent study out of Oregon State University (OSU) aimed to find out.

Cannabinoids for Scleroderma

Two compounds that target the endocannabinoid system are currently in development to treat scleroderma – and they’re already in clinical trials. Pharmaceutical researchers have their sights set on developing a drug that bypasses CB1 while boosting CB2. Referred to as a “selective CB2 agonist,” such a compound would appear to have potential as a treatment for scleroderma.

What Should We Do About Vaping?

Rather than banning an entire product category – be it vapes or edibles – state health officials should implement a rigorous regulatory program that prioritizes public health and raises the safety standards for all edibles and food supplements.

Petition: Remove the Cannabis Ban for Athletes

Athletes for CARE is a nonprofit created by current and former professional athletes dedicated to using their influence for social change. They aim to protect the health and wellbeing of current and former athletes around the world.

Tell the FDA What's on Your Mind

The FDA is asking for input on how to regulate CBD and cannabis. Project CBD gave oral comments at last week’s public hearing, and we plan on submitting written comments and supporting documents to their public docket. You should, too.

The FDA & Cannabis Regulation

“My name is Zoe Sigman, and I’m the Program Director at Project CBD, an educational nonprofit focused on cannabis science & medicine. Ten years ago, we introduced CBD to the medical cannabis community in California. It spread like wildfire and has become the hugely popular phenomenon that it is today.

Five Fallacies About Hemp

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It’s been six months since Congress passed the Farm Bill legalizing hemp for cultivation. It’s high time that we rectify some common myths about this plant.

Zoe Sigman

Decarboxylating Cannabis

Decarboxylating Cannabis

Spirit Molecules

Cannabis & Binge Drinking

Cannabinoids for Scleroderma

What Should We Do About Vaping?

Petition: Remove the Cannabis Ban for Athletes

Tell the FDA What's on Your Mind

The FDA & Cannabis Regulation

Five Fallacies About Hemp

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