Consequences of Blissful Ignorance: Marijuana’s Health Risks

• By: Kristina Carvalho, MSW Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC)
• October 23rd, 2023
• anxiety, chemotherapy, chronic pain, dependence, edibles, Fall 2023 Issue, heart and lung health, heart disease, high blood pressure, lung cancer, marijuana, medicinal benefits, side effects, sleep quality, smoking, stroke, vaping
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Marijuana use has increased recently as it gains the reputation for being a natural, risk-free drug. But it might not be as safe as you think. Marijuana does offer a variety of medicinal health benefits to those managing chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and...

Ketamine for Mental Health Treatment: How Promising Is It?

• By: Caroline Emmitt, MSW Izabela Sadej, LSW Partnered Evidence-Based Policy Resource Center (PEPReC)
• January 17th, 2023
• depression, ketamine, medication resistant, mental health, miracle drug, pandemic, suicide, Winter 2023 Issue
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For centuries, we have sought cures for depression. Some discoveries, such as psychotherapy and medication treatment, are now widely accepted. But they don’t work for everyone. More recently, an unorthodox drug has garnered attention as a new, possible intervention: ketamine. Classified as...