Cherry-picked studies and confident tone aren’t substitutes for scientific rigor. In today’s media landscape, it’s easy to mistake conviction for credibility—but real science demands nuance, context, and humility. This piece calls out the dangerous illusion of “Google expertise” and challenges us to raise the bar for what counts as informed commentary.
Cannabis Use in Older Adults Is Rising—Now What?
Older adults are turning to cannabis in record numbers—but you wouldn’t know it from most medical offices. This isn’t a rebellion—it’s a quiet referendum on how we handle chronic illness, aging, and autonomy. The question isn’t whether it’s happening—the question is: where are the doctors?
Illicit drug use: Dependence and contributions to the global burden of disease
In 2009, an estimated 149–271 million people worldwide used illicit drugs. 125–203 million were cannabis users. These numbers likely undercount actual illicit drug use because of the illegality of many illicit drugs....