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Looking Back and Ahead
Thanks to all of you who have read one or more of our posts this year. My goal was to focus on developments in addictions…
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The Congressional Elephant and the Marijuana Mouse: When Politics and Science Collide
I was wrong to believe the political pundits who thought that Congress had bigger issues to address than reversing the ballot initiative in favor of…
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The Holiday Season and Recovery: 6 More Strategies for Staying Sober
Remaining sober during the holiday season can be challenging for anyone in recovery and particularly so for those early in the process for whom it…
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The Holiday Season & Recovery: 6 Strategies for Staying Sober
Remaining sober during the holiday season can be challenging for anyone in recovery and particularly so for those early in the process for whom it…
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The Buprenorphine/Suboxone Controversy 2: Challenges & Changes
New medications sometimes set off a “pendulum effect.” Initially, the benefits are overrated, and the risks are minimized. With time, problems begin to emerge and…
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The Buprenorphine/Suboxone Controversy, Part 1: The Opinions
The use of buprenorphine (also known by brand name “Suboxone”) in the treatment of addiction is a controversial issue, which has had the unfortunate effect…
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Informing Ourselves about E-Cigarettes
Dr. Sunil Khushalani, a respected colleague of mine at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Towson, specializes in working with patients who have both addictions and other…
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Marijuana: Finding Balance
For many years, marijuana was widely and freely used. Then, from the 1930s to the 1960’s, its use became criminalized primarily due to the efforts…
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Marijuana: Where Do VOTERS Stand?
Now we know that in Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia, the voters stand with legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. This would not…
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Marijuana: Where Do YOU Stand?
This question has particular relevance for residents of Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. They will be voting on the legalization of marijuana in…
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