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...

Addressing Nicotine Dependence in Patients with Mental Health Concerns and/or Substance Use Disorders

• By: Kristen Richardson, RN, CTTS Danielle O’Brien, CTTS Central New York Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph’s Health
• October 23rd, 2023
• comorbid conditions, enhanced interventions, evidence-based care, Fall 2023 Issue, improved mood, integrated treatment, mental illness, nicotine addiction, nicotine withdrawal, preventable disease, quitting benefits, smoking, smoking rates, substance use disorders, tobacco screening
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Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for approximately one in five deaths. An estimated 11.5% of U.S. adults are current cigarette smokers. That translates to 28.3 million adults in our country who are currently smoking. More than...