In 2016, psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Kelmendi found himself confronting an unexpected mystery. Two of his patients, both struggling with severe, treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), abruptly disappeared from therapy. They had been candidates for deep brain stimulation—an invasive last resort when all else fails. Months later, both returned, transformed and … [Read more...] about Psilocybin and Mental Health: Scientific Hope or Mere Alchemy?
Mental Health
New Research Suggests Marijuana Use May Be Tied to Behavioral Shifts and Mental Health Risk
In recent months, a growing body of scientific studies has drawn attention to possible links between cannabis consumption and changes in behavior, cognition, and psychiatric vulnerability. While the conversation around marijuana often emphasizes its therapeutic or recreational appeal, emerging data suggests that frequent or high-intensity use could carry less visible … [Read more...] about New Research Suggests Marijuana Use May Be Tied to Behavioral Shifts and Mental Health Risk
Emerging Evidence Links High-THC Cannabis Use to Adverse Mental Health Outcomes
A comprehensive systematic review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has highlighted concerning associations between high-concentration tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products and various mental health disorders. The study, encompassing 99 research articles involving over 221,000 participants, underscores the potential risks associated with the increasing … [Read more...] about Emerging Evidence Links High-THC Cannabis Use to Adverse Mental Health Outcomes
New Research Highlights Mental Health Risks for Cannabis Users Seeking Relief from Pain and Anxiety
A recent study has raised concerns for individuals turning to cannabis as a solution for pain management or mental health struggles such as anxiety and depression. Researchers found that people who begin using cannabis for therapeutic purposes are significantly more likely to develop paranoia and other mental health issues compared to those who use cannabis … [Read more...] about New Research Highlights Mental Health Risks for Cannabis Users Seeking Relief from Pain and Anxiety
States With Legal Weed See Drop in Mental Health Treatment
States that have legalized recreational marijuana use for adults have also seen a drop in mental health treatment admissions, according to newly published research. The findings, which came in a study published last month in the journal Health Economics, were based on data from ten states that have legalized adult-use cannabis. “Recreational marijuana laws (RMLs) continue to … [Read more...] about States With Legal Weed See Drop in Mental Health Treatment
Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana
Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana This is an amazing story from our neighbors to the north. Fabian Henry was walking on the side of the road one day in late March when a van pulled up alongside him. A Canadian military veteran on a 750-mile walk to protest cuts to the government’s medical marijuana program, Henry was nearing the end of his day. He had walked more than 10 … [Read more...] about Veteran Walks for Medical Marijuana
