
Peter Boris Centre
@pbcarmacsjhh
The Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research at McMaster and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton seeks to advance the scientific understanding of addiction.
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https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/pbcar/ 05-12-2016 21:10:01
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Congratulations to co-executive directors of @GeriMedRisk - Sophiya Benjamin, associate professor McMaster Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, and Joanne Ho, associate professor McMaster University Department of Medicine - on this investment from the province to connect more seniors to dementia care and other supports. 👇

✨New✨ work in Neuropsychopharmacology from Dylan Kirsch, Lara Ray, & team find that early life stress is associated with ⬆️ negative emotionality and ⬆️peripheral inflammation in patients with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) nature.com/articles/s4138…


Thank you to our Gold level sponsor, Cowan! Your support of our second annual Spring Social event helps us to inspire young researchers and continue to strive to conduct important #MentalHealth and #SubstanceUseHealth research. The Cowan Foundation CowanInsuranceGroup


Celebrate Canadian Innovation Week with us! This #CIW24, we’re proud to showcase our Imaging Research Centre (IRC) St. Joe's Healthcare (Hospital & Foundation) – our very own hub of innovation💡 The IRC plays an important role in advancing imaging-related research and solutions. #WeAreStJoes

Learn more about the SAEM GRACE-4 guideline on #EmergencyDepartment management of alcohol use disorder and cannabinoid hyperemesis in the #SGEMHOP interview of lead author Dr. Bjug Borgundvaag. Ken Milne MD AEM Journal Check it out: ow.ly/ap3f50S1b8O


Research from my @NIAAA F31 project published in Alcohol Research ! Thankful for opportunities to learn and work with such excellent mentors and colleagues! James G Murphy, Ph.D. Jackie Austin Varner Roberto Cofresi, Bruce Bartholow, Peter Boris Centre James MacKillop, Ashley Dennhardt Jeff Sable

McMaster analysis reveals label inaccuracies in legal Canadian cannabis oil products. Authors Amanda Doggett, Jason Busse and James MacKillop, of Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, explain the impact of the study’s findings. ow.ly/1GMn50SbMXl

.McMaster Education Research, Innovation & Theory recently awarded one educator with sustained contributions and two projects that will enhance the faculty experience at the Norman Education Research Day. ow.ly/Q79S50SbWss

New work from our team, led by the incredible Assaf Oshri (אסף אושרי) Racial Discrimination and Risk for Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms Among Black Youths jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Teens who use cannabis are 11 times more likely to develop a psychotic disorder, finds new study. André McDonald, lead author & postdoctoral fellow Peter Boris Centre Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, spoke with PsyPost.org about the risks associated with cannabis use at an early age. ow.ly/zMtQ50Skccc

Legal cannabis product labeling misses the mark in Canada. James MacKillop, professor McMaster Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences and director Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Peter Boris Centre, and Amanda Doggett, postdoctoral fellow, spoke with Medscape about their study’s findings. Learn more: ow.ly/79of50SoyJi


Teen cannabis use dramatically raises risk of psychotic disorders, finds a Canadian study. André McDonald, lead author and postdoctoral fellow Peter Boris Centre Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, on the vulnerability of teens to the effects of cannabis. ow.ly/r6eC50Sprh7

Excited to kick off our 2nd CannabinoidSociety SIG today with opening remarks from our director Lauren Kelly, PhD! 🎉 #ICRS2024 #MedicalCannabisforKids


THC levels wrong on 40% of oils sold by the Ontario Cannabis Store, lab testing shows. Amanda Doggett, co-author & postdoctoral fellow McMaster Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences, explains the possible impact on individuals using cannabis for medical purposes. Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research Peter Boris Centre ow.ly/jMO750SJgaJ