Some Downward Progress
Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
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For these and other common procedures referred to in the study, we might not even know what the doctor prescribes Mom or Dad afterward.
Posted by Cecile | Mar 29, 2012 | Families, Prevention, Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
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Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 9, 2024 | 0 |
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Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
by C. Scott McMillin | Sep 9, 2024 | 0 |
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Some less good news: Law enforcement sees evidence of aggressive efforts by drug cartels to establish supply lines and operations within the US.
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At this point in the US, there are allegedly a couple of hundred thousand people who would reasonably qualify as ketamine-addicted.
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Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
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Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
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Of course, we should expect significant opposition from the alcohol industry.
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Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 30, 2023 | 0 |
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...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
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I remember the late James Milam PhD suggesting that the ability to vividly recall one's first use of a substance might actually be an indicator of future problems.
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As of now, there's no single widely used treatment -- other than giving up marijuana.
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As of now, there's no single widely used treatment -- other than giving up marijuana.
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by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 17, 2022 | 0 |
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Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
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We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
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If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
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In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
by Brad Reedy | Dec 10, 2018 | 0 |
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by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 14, 2016 | 1 |
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
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People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.