Madhuri Dixit's Husband Dr Nene Says India Is Hypocritial About Marijuana & Cannabis, Says: 'I Don't Fear...'
Madhuri Dixit's husband, Dr. Shriram Nene, discusses Ayahuasca, cannabis, LSD, and India's contradictory stance on substances in a candid chat with Ranveer Allahbadia.
Actress Madhuri Dixit's husband, Dr Shriram Nene, is a well-known health expert and an active voice on the internet. He runs a popular YouTube channel where he regularly discusses topics related to health, wellness, and lifestyle. A few months ago, Dr Nene hosted YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) on his show, where the two engaged in an insightful conversation about substance use — both medically and recreationally — and its broader implications.
Dr Nene on medicinal use of drugs
Speaking about substances like Ayahuasca, Dr Nene humorously remarked, “The first question you asked me was about Ayahuasca, and I remember thinking, ‘Wow, this guy is deep into meditation, taking trips’. The interesting part is, I have many friends who are artistes, who are thinkers… Steve Jobs once said, ‘The advantage between me and Microsoft is that I used to drop LSD.’ Jobs wasn’t a coder; he was a visionary and a brilliant marketer.”
Dr Nene further addressed India's contradictory stance on marijuana. “The truth is, we think we know a lot about medicine, but some substances previously considered harmful are now showing therapeutic benefits. LSD, for instance, was initially tested on soldiers to turn them into war machines. But today, we’re exploring its possible benefits for depression and other conditions. Similarly, cannabis was once classified as a Schedule 1 drug, yet we prescribed it in the US to cancer patients after chemotherapy to aid appetite and reduce nausea. It also helped those dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and more.”
He added, “Now, the US has legalised cannabis use in a controlled manner, but my concern lies in unregulated use. Some surveys suggest people are consuming cannabis more than alcohol, which can be risky without supervision.”
Dr Nene on not endorsing substance abuse
Dr Nene was clear in clarifying that neither he nor Ranveer Allahbadia advocate for substance abuse. “I don’t fear it because I’ve prescribed it professionally in the US. But in India, there’s a hypocrisy surrounding these substances. Ascetics have consumed cannabis for centuries, yet it’s criminalised for the public. I think 'bhaang' isn’t a big deal, but substances like opium or cocaine, which are dangerously addictive, are beyond debate.”
Meanwhile, Ranveer Allahbadia has also been attempting to refocus on work following the backlash from his recent 'India’s Got Latent' controversy.
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