I visited the local “Your CBD Store” located at 7 Elm Street this past week. I was curious how they could have a sandwich board advertising Delta-8 THC when I knew it was illegal under the 2021 law that passed the CT Assembly legalizing marijuana and THC products. What I found was that the store manager not only offered me

Sadly for the public health of the state I live in, Governor Lamont just signed the cannabis legalization bill into law. There were so many issues from a public health standpoint, that made me advocate against passage until a time that our state could do it right. Ironically, the Governor signed the bill on the same day that a study

I’m grateful to the CT Post for publishing an op-ed I wrote on public health safeguards for marijuana legalization. I have sent to politicians in Hartford, and can only hope they read it! 3 PUBLIC HEALTH STEPS NEEDED TO LEGALIZE ADULT-USE CANNABIS On July 15, 2015, my world was changed forever.  My beloved son Evan went to heaven.  He died

On Friday, February 26th the Judiciary Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) conducted a Public Hearing on non-medical marijuana legalization, specifically on the Governor’s Bill SB-888: An Act Responsibly and Equitably Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis.  The testimony and Q&A went on for over 12 hours, given over 130 people signed up to testify. This was an opportunity for me to

Poor timing: During the week, the Governor’s Office released the Governor’s two-year budget that did not include big tax or spending increases. However, he decided to include a provision to legalize “recreational” cannabis. Because of public health risks due to COVID, increased mental stress especially among our young adults, and peak levels of drug overdoses–this is the worst time to

On Wednesday, January 13, 7pm, the New Canaan Parent Support Group is hosting an informative community event on marijuana: Weed Inc with Ben Cort.  The Zoom session—with Q&A moderated by John Hamilton—with focus on the science and data behind today’s marijuana. Ben Cort is an author, TED Talk speaker, recovery advocate and CEO of a Colorado-based treatment center.  In 2007,

On a weekly basis, we will be highlighting different local people and resources in New Canaan and surrounding communities. These resources represent hope to parents and family members affected by addiction. Trey Laird, Cini Shaw and The Lighthouse are subjects of this week’s Community Focus, because they are recovery-friendly—providing sober living options–as well as recovery coaching–in New Canaan. Sober living

This week-end represents the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, the Art & Music Fair that took place in Bethel, NY. What I remember about Woodstock is the sound track and movie that were released the following year, as I was too young to attend myself. Santana, Sly & the Family Stone and Jimi Hendrix gave performances that are legendary to this

I’m grateful for the support from the people of New Canaan Community Foundation, including Sharon, Lauren, Carolyn, Jennifer and Nicole. Just received great news this week that our partnership–which includes grants and fiscal sponsorship–is even STRONGER. See you at our September 5th Community Addiction Awareness Vigil. #helpingeachothertoheal

During April and early May, there are a number of important local educational events on addiction and drug misuse topics.   One to highlight is the CMC Foundation’s Parent & Family Training Workshop taking place on Saturday, May 4th, 9AM at the Greenwich Audubon Center.  Jeff Foote and Carrie Wilkens, Co-Founders of CMC (Center for Motivation & Change) and Co-Authors of Beyond