246. Dr. Daniel Myran | Public Health Research on Pot

Episode 246 September 08, 2025 00:51:30
246. Dr. Daniel Myran | Public Health Research on Pot
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
246. Dr. Daniel Myran | Public Health Research on Pot

Sep 08 2025 | 00:51:30

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Show Notes

Canada is number one in marijuana consumption and is also producing large population based public heath research on pot.

Dr. Daniel Myran is a public health and preventative medicine physician, a family physician and researcher. He holds a Canada Research Chair in Social Accountability at the University of Ottawa and is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine. He practices family medicine with an interest in addiction medicine. 

Dr. Myran’s research uses health administrative data to track healthcare visits for mental health and substance use at the population level and investigate the impact of alcohol and drug policy including the legalization of non-medical cannabis on these outcomes. His work also focuses on understanding risks and downstream health outcomes associated with substance use disorders. 

Dr. Myran's publications can be found here.

Disclaimer:  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the views, policies, or positions of the United States Government or any of its agencies. The content was recorded prior to the speaker's current federal service and is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.  No agency endorsement or approval should be inferred.

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