Veterans and Cannabis: Don’t Miss Out on a Loyal Demographic – Rolling Stone
Veterans cannabis use patterns reveal unique clinical challenges and barriers to access. Understanding these patterns is essential for effective clinical guidance. Cannabis shows promise for veterans with PTSD and chronic pain.
Focus on Officer Wellness: Cannabis-Induced Psychosis Insights
Cannabis-induced psychosis is a clinical concern affecting public safety personnel and civilians. It requires accurate risk assessment and intervention protocols. Officers need evidence-based information to distinguish cannabis-induced psychosis from…
Will Medicinal Cannabis Help My Mental Health? Evidence and Risks
Medicinal cannabis demand for mental health soars despite limited clinical evidence. Patients report benefits for anxiety and PTSD, but risks remain significant. Clinicians emphasize careful risk assessment and monitoring.
New Hampshire House Passes Scaled-Back Psilocybin Bill, Rejects Gun Rights Measure
New Hampshire's House recently passed a scaled-back psilocybin bill reflecting evolving psilocybin policy developments. These legislative changes create regulatory uncertainty impacting clinical planning and patient access. Clinicians should monitor…
Mental Health Problems More Likely for Teen Cannabis Users
Adolescent cannabis mental health studies show increased psychiatric risks for teen cannabis users. These studies highlight the vulnerability of the developing brain to cannabis exposure. Clinicians should screen for cannabis use alongside mental health…
Lawmakers Debate Regulation of Psychedelic Clinical Trials
Legislative frameworks are shaping the regulation of psychedelic clinical trials, impacting patient access to emerging therapies. As FDA approval processes progress for psilocybin and MDMA, lawmakers debate safety and training protocols. Psychedelic…
Understanding Substance Use Referrals Among Psychiatric Inpatients
Substance use referrals among inpatients with serious mental illness are critical for integrated treatment. This study highlights referral patterns in psychiatric settings. Understanding these referrals helps optimize care for dual diagnosis patients.
Hobart City Council to Deploy Safety Liaison Officers Amid Antisocial Rise
Hobart City Council is implementing public safety initiatives urban areas by introducing safety liaison officers to address rising antisocial behaviour. These officers aim to manage community safety with a focus on mental health and substance use.…
Survey: More than half of Washington clinicians cite mental-health risks from cannabis use
A recent survey highlights mental health cannabis risks as cited by over half of Washington clinicians. This reflects a gap in clinical cannabis risk assessment education. Understanding these mental health cannabis risks is essential for informed patient…
Study: Cannabis Harm Reduction Strategies
This 2025 review maps cannabis harm reduction strategies across legal, social, and health-related domains, from packaging rules and driving policies to cannabis social clubs and product testing. It is useful as a typology and policy overview, but it does…