Category Archives: Addiction

Is cannabis safe after 65? Stanford experts reveal 5 risks older adults should know | ScienceDaily

Cannabis use among older adults is rising fast, but today’s marijuana is far more potent than many people realize — and experts warn the risks may be underestimated. Stanford Medicine specialists say modern cannabis can increase the chances of heart … Continue reading

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Modifying Group Therapy

Modifying group therapy to make it applicable to and effective with clients who abuse substances requires three improvements. One is specific training and education for therapists so that they fully understand therapeutic group work and the special characteristics of clients … Continue reading

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Dopamine, Mental Illness, Addiction, and Breaking Bad Habits

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Brookings Inst: Breaking barriers to opioid use disorder treatment Part 4

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Brookings Inst: Which drugs are up, which are down? Part 3

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Brookings Inst: The radical challenge synthetic opioids pose for drug policy Part 2

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Brookings Inst: The Killing Drugs, a new podcast about synthetic opioids. Part 1

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