Heavy Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Associated with Poorer Medical and Psychiatric Outcomes
A study published in JAMA this week found that pregnant [...]
It’s National Prevention Week!
It's National Prevention Week (NPW)! This annual health observance week is sponsored by SAMHSA to increase awareness and action for substance use prevention and promotion of positive mental health.
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Medical Marijuana No Panacea for Those Suffering With Mood and Anxiety Disorders and PTSD
Dr. Sharif Mohr, epidemiologist for Drug Free America Foundation remarked, “It is the tragic height of irony that PTSD is an approved condition for medical marijuana recommendations in many states. More and more evidence continues to emerge that marijuana is actually adverse for people suffering from mental health disorders—especially PTSD. "
Dr. Mohr’s Research Blog: Study Finds Marijuana Use Worsens PTSD Symptoms
A recent study found that marijuana use predicted worsening PTSD symptoms and higher likelihood of suicidal ideation and behavior in a cohort of military personnel considered to be at high risk for PTSD.
New Study From the UK Confirms Link Between Daily Marijuana Use and Psychosis
New study illustrates the impact of marijuana use on population rates of psychosis; Daily marijuana users three times more likely to have a diagnosis of first episode psychosis; rises to five times more likely with high potency marijuana.
Review of ‘Tell Your Children’ by Alex Berenson
Tell Your Children is a well-written, well-researched, and easy to read book that outlines the relationship between marijuana use, mental illness, and violence. Berenson marshals the evidence and lays out his case in a compelling manner that is largely grounded in science yet remains accessible to the lay reader. As such, this book is a must-read for young people and parents alike, as well as for state legislators grappling with the issue of marijuana legalization.
Psychosis often the effect of long-term, recreational marijuana use
Diego was a 20-year-old college junior who was brought to [...]
