# Overcoming My Fear of Cannabis Therapy

> **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637)
> **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com)
> **Canonical URL:** https://cedclinic.com/testimonial/overcoming-my-fear-of-cannabis-therapy/
> **Published:** 2024-12-19T04:05:54-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2025-01-09T17:51:40-04:00
> **Clinical Summary:** I overcame years of hesitation and stigma, finding calm and clarity through a thoughtful and supportive cannabis therapy journey.

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“For years, I hesitated to explore medical cannabis. I had so many misconceptions—fear of side effects, worries about legality, and even embarrassment about what others might think. But after years of struggling with my chronic anxiety, I decided it was time to explore new options. Meeting with Dr. Caplan completely shifted my perspective. He helped me understand that cannabis wasn’t about masking symptoms; it was about restoring balance in a way that felt right for me. My first steps were small, and we adjusted the plan together over time. Today, I feel a sense of calm and clarity I hadn’t thought possible. More importantly, I’ve let go of the stigma and feel proud of my decision to prioritize my health.”

**Julia M**

 

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### Verification & Medical Governance

- **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD
- **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House).
- **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`).
- **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/).
- **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637).
- **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).