"Converging evidence from animal and human research calls for public health campaigns that translate a clear and engaging message to mitigate the rising rates of Cannabis use disorder and psychosis during adolescence." Yes indeed. www-nature-com.elib.tcd.ie/articles/s4138…

BIG from the NYT today— Cannabis Poisonings Rising, Mostly Among Kids President Donald J. Trump please listen nytimes.com/2025/08/10/hea…

Millions of Americans use cannabis without issues. But last year over 22,000 exposures were reported to poison centers, up from about 930 in 2009. Over 13,000 were deemed poisonings. More than 75% involved kids. Gift link: nytimes.com/2025/08/10/hea…

Our paper was just published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. People with cannabis-induced psychosis are at a 241.6-fold higher risk of developing schizophrenia. Cannabis from the 2000s is not the same as today.

Check out a conversation between Dr. Drew and our President Kevin Sabet about "America's most misunderstood drug": marijuana. Why are recent calls to reschedule marijuana misinformed? Watch the segment to find out.

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Alcohol consumption and your health: What the science says med.stanford.edu/news/insights/…

"association of prenatal cannabis exposure with -low birth weight -preterm birth -neonatal intensive care unit admission -reduced Apgar scores Longitudinal studies show brain alterations in offspring -affecting memory -attention -executive function" nature.com/articles/s4137…

Since legalization new schizophrenia cases linked to heavy cannabis use have nearly tripled.

Self-medicating with pot for psych symptoms very common/understandable- but causes big trouble: 1)Makes psych symptoms worse 2)Adds pot problems to psych problems 3)Reduces motivation for treatments that can help 4)Reduces motivation for life Great study should influence evals:

Comprehensive research clearly tells us that #alcoholmarketing including advertising, sponsorship and other forms of promotion, increases the likelihood that adolescents will start to use alcohol, and to drink more if they are already using alcohol.

September is National Recovery Month 💜 A time to celebrate strength, reduce stigma, and support healing. Recovery is about hope, resilience, and brighter futures. Together, let’s uplift communities and remind everyone: recovery is possible. #RecoveryMonth #Hope

Health damage from cannabis legalisation in Germany is estimated to be almost 20 times greater than any health benefits, according to research. The study urges “a careful balance” in regulation. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4170…

Listen to Professor Eamon Keenan, HSE’s National Clinical Lead on Addiction Services, on Today with Claire Byrne: rte.ie/radio/radio1/c… @RTEradio1 #ReduceTheHarm

Millions of #children and adolescents are growing up in environments where sugary drinks, salty and sweetsnacks and fast foods, including ultra-processed foods and beverages, are highly accessible and aggressively marketed. These unhealthy food environments are driving

I spoke to Prof. Bobby Smyth from Trinity College today on @NearFM about nitrous oxide - to find out how long it has been a problem and to find out about the side effects of the gas if inhaled. HSE Drugs.ie Drugs Library TallaghtDrugAndAlcoholTaskforce WRDATF youtube.com/watch?v=AYR7hT…

Parents of Children with Cannabis-Induced Psychosis (POCCIP) – Episode 22: Everything Started with THC My son Jesse was always highly sensitive, kind, empathic, articulate, and affectionate. He loved physical activity, lived for social connection, and was a gifted musician.

Learning to live again ... in Recovery. The power of talking & listening = learning - Amazing stories! 💜👏🙌 Rua Red #recoverymonth #recoveryispossible

As parents, we have battled the allure of hand-held screens for over a decade now. However, with AI, we are not merely competing with entertainment; we are also competing with another type of AI …artificial intimacy. irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/pare…

An association of prenatal cannabis exposure w/ low birth weight, preterm birth, neonatal intensive care unit admission, & reduced Apgar scores. Longitudinal studies show brain alterations in offspring, affecting memory, attention, & executive function. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40797024/