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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by C. Scott McMillin | Jan 7, 2021 | In the News | 0 |
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.
by C. Scott McMillin | Nov 26, 2020 | Programs | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 29, 2020 | Addiction | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Oct 22, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Treatment | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jul 16, 2020 | Addictive Substances, In the News | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 15, 2020 | Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Jun 4, 2020 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
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.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 20, 2020 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
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.”
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Apr 13, 2020 | Addictive Substances, In the News | 0 |
People get very dependent on cannabis. The way they do with certain other drugs.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Nov 28, 2019 | Addiction | 0 |
Occasional use is not the problem. Trouble increases dramatically, however, with heavier use.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Nov 18, 2019 | Addictive Substances, In the News | 0 |
Even if it turns out to be ineffective for patients, buying cannabis products certainly gives a boost to the sales figures.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 7, 2019 | Addictive Substances, Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
There is research that links more potent cannabis, including skunk, to THC-related changes in the brain, among daily users at least.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Sep 26, 2019 | Addiction, Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
“He’s a drug addict,” we’ll hear someone say. “You know what those people are like.”
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Sep 2, 2019 | Addictive Substances, Public Policy | 0 |
That we have such a large and growing community of frequent users is a tribute not to evidence, but to hype.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Aug 26, 2019 | Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
Soon enough we’ll be hearing calls from the public for evidence of victory, and how will we answer?
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Aug 15, 2019 | People in Recovery, Recovery | 0 |
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.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | May 6, 2019 | Programs | 0 |
Research admittedly takes a long time, including the need for replication, and patients in clinical programs aren’t necessarily willing to wait.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | May 2, 2019 | Addiction, Thinking About Addiction | 0 |
Many so-called “heavy drinkers” do in fact meet criteria for an AUD, but quite a few do not.
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