Time to Recognize Pot as Part of Mental Health Problem

H.R. 2646 Calls for Mental Health Care Reform Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas and Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds held a press hearing on June 16, 2015, to announce a comprehensive new mental health bill, H.R. 2646.   Patrick Kennedy, son of Senator Ted Kennedy, is a co-founder of Project … Continue reading Time to Recognize Pot as Part of Mental Health Problem

Teen and Young Adults

Teen editorial:  Why kids use marijuana and how it is poisoning their minds Veteran grieves his mistake using pot for PTSD Reflections on losing my brother to marijuana suicide How marijuana led to heroin I smoked marijuana for love Freedom from the Marijuana Trap Brain changes in my siblings who smoked pot What parents, politicians … Continue reading Teen and Young Adults

Raise the Age of Medical Marijuana to Save Brains

The Seattle Times calls on raising the age to buy tobacco products from 18 to age 21, but it’s more urgent that  “medical” marijuana be added to the substances with age limits.  Teen admissions to substance abuse treatment have skyrocketed, and marijuana is the most common substance for which they are seeking treatment.  The advent … Continue reading Raise the Age of Medical Marijuana to Save Brains