A European study linking marijuana and psychosis came out on Tuesday, March 19th, in The Lancet Psychiatry. This study also showed a correlation between the dosage level of THC and the incidence of mental illness. Dr. Marta Di Forti, lead author from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College, in London stated: “For the first time we

Interesting article in print edition of USA Today yesterday, called “High Risks”. USA Today had been mixed in its coverage of marijuana, but looks like they have some credible sources for this article. Author Alex Berenson is quoted. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/03/06/marijuana-legalization-risks-critics-downsides-car-crashes-psychosis-schizophrenia-suicide/2915860002/  #debunkingthemyths

This report from NBC News cites numerous studies showing marijuana poses more risks to the teen brain than alcohol. At Reefer Sanity tonight, you will learn more. Hope to see you then. Reefer Sanity: Kevin Sabet, Ph.D Debunks the Myths

In the U.S., perception of risk from regular marijuana use among high school seniors had dropped steadily, while use has gradually been increasing. Is there risk from regular use or not? Find out more tomorrow, at Reefer Sanity: Kevin Sabet, Ph.D Debunks the Myths.

A John Hopkins study on the adolescent brain discusses how the increased incidence of schizophrenia and psychosis may take place following early use of marijuana.  Clearly more work in this area needs to be done.  We can ask Kevin Sabet about this on March 5th, 7PM at Saxe School Auditorium during our Marijuana: Facts vs Myths event. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/12/181217101747.htm

Below are statistics that USA Today cites in an interesting article here. From 2007 to 2017, the number of deaths attributable to alcohol increased 35 percent to 88,000, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington. Deaths among women rose 85 percent. Deaths among men rose 29 percent. Deaths among people

I recently had a meeting with John Hamilton, the new CEO of Liberation Programs. John has over thirty years’ experience in the addiction treatment & research field, with insightful views on prevention, intervention and recovery. Here are some key points from the meeting: 1. MAT – We need to get to where it’s common practice in all treatment centers that

Ahead of the New Canaan “Adolescent Brain” event on October 9th, comes news about a released study on adolescent marijuana use and cognition. https://nbcnews.to/2zVkSle

What touched me the most about Goalie Robin Lehner’s courageous sharing of his story of addiction and bipolar disorder, was how a chance meeting with a lawyer ended up pushing Robin over the edge to seeking help.  His pathway to recovery included therapy for co-occurring disorders, finding spirituality, and making amends to his wife and children for all he had

Thank you Rev. Rob Kinnally, for your touching Letter to the Editor in Last Thursday’s Advertiser.  The words are so hopeful and inspiring.  Only ten days left until the Overdose Awareness Vigil in downtown New Canaan.  #overdoseawarenessvigil Letter: Our responsibility to reach out, listen to persons with addiction