Edible Question
Once again, there seems to be general agreement that daily cannabis use, especially the heavier sort, is associated with the most adverse consequences.
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Things Fall Apart
In 1961, two Harvard students ended up in the mental hospital after consuming psilocybin…” Not long afterwards, Harvard lost much of its enthusiasm for the (psilocybin research) program.
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Hunter Biden, Hunter Biden!
Yes, it’s horrifying to read about the exploits of addicts in the grip of addiction — it’s horrifying for many of them, too — but is it something we should use against them, for purely political advantage?
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A Surprising Connection
Since so many millions of people use cannabis – long the world’s most widely used illicit drug — and the population of users is rising fast, it’s a legitimate cause for concern.
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SUDs Have A Long Tail
If someone was sick enough at some point to have been hospitalized for treatment of an SUD, they’re statistically more likely to suffer from other diseases later in life.
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Chasing the Rainbow (Fentanyl)
I think poisoned Halloween candy would be extremely unlikely but potentially devastating to whoever was unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end.
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It Sure Sounds Like Hazing
“It helps recruit students if the college has a reputation as someplace you can party,” he said. “But nobody wants to be known as the place where kids are likely to get in trouble. That scares away the parents.”
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Kids Will Eat Weed
…it can certainly make a young child sick. In some cases, it may even trigger a seizure.
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Drugs in Jail
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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The Worst DUI Ever?
…the narrower the gap between the incident and its consequences, the greater the deterrent value in terms of the offender’s future behavior.
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A Lesson from Manila
Sure, it’s a terrific way to generate public interest and support, and raise funds for the cause. But when the dust settles, the results are almost always a disappointment.
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1st Person — A Grateful Survivor
“Don’t worry, I’ll stop when I’m ready.” Somehow, that readiness never comes. Or perhaps it simply arrives too late.
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Alcohol and Cancer: Who Knew?
Americans have spent the last year indulging in more drinking than before, blaming it on the pandemic, lockdowns, etc. Are we really ready to give that up?
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