How Conspiracy Theories Work
Arguing with believers about the merits of a pet conspiracy theory is ordinarily a waste of time. It's too easy to ignore or discount any evidence that contradicts their beliefs.
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Higher and Higher
Not completely unexpectedly, the research team found that using the more potent forms substantially increased the risk for cannabis use disorders (CUDs in the US), as well as anxiety disorders.
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Have a Safe Trip…
One expert observed that “the current trend towards ‘micro-dosing’ (consuming tiny amounts of psychedelic drugs to improve creativity)… may have a strong placebo component due to widespread cultural expectations that frame the response.”
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Cannabi-News
People get very dependent on cannabis. The way they do with certain other drugs.
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Legalization’s Impact on Cannabis Use Disorders (CUD)
Occasional use is not the problem. Trouble increases dramatically, however, with heavier use.
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Cannabis and Mental Health
Even if it turns out to be ineffective for patients, buying cannabis products certainly gives a boost to the sales figures.
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Back to Biases
“He’s a drug addict,” we’ll hear someone say. “You know what those people are like.”
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CBD Oil and Its Risks
That we have such a large and growing community of frequent users is a tribute not to evidence, but to hype.
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“The War On…”
Soon enough we’ll be hearing calls from the public for evidence of victory, and how will we answer?
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Decision Making in Early Recovery
Suddenly we’re missing obvious warning signs, ignoring key markers of danger, or simply deciding to take a leap of faith at exactly the wrong moment.
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Evidence is Great, But…
Research admittedly takes a long time, including the need for replication, and patients in clinical programs aren’t necessarily willing to wait.
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Genetics of Heavy Drinking and Alcoholism
Many so-called “heavy drinkers” do in fact meet criteria for an AUD, but quite a few do not.
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