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Marijuana for Anxiety?
By
Linda Mintle
Marijuana use for anxiety is on the rise. People claim it calms them down. But is it a proven treatment for anxiety? Or is this part of a placebo effect? Marijuana is not a drug that has been run through FDA approval for medical use. Federally, it remains a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it has…
Teen Cannabis Use is More Than Recreation
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Linda Mintle
Casual pot use… no big deal, right? Recreational marijuana use is increasingly being seen by teens as harmless. The term “recreational” itself implies it is safe and harmless. But a new study says, hold on…marijuana use with teens is not harmless recreation. Over 68,000 adolescents (ages 12-17) participated in this JAMA reported study. The study…
Euthanasia for Mental Illness?
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Linda Mintle
I saw this headline from Medscape, dated August 3, 2023, “Euthanasia for Mental Illness–Right or Wrong?” I am shocked. Why is this even a question? How can we think about killing people who suffer from mental illness? My job is to help people through their struggles and work towards healing. That said, our Canadian neighbors…
The BORG: A Dangerous College Drinking Trend
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Linda Mintle
Those of us who went to college did some stupid things. Sometimes they were silly, even foolish. But a new craziness has emerged that’s simply dangerous behavior that should concern everyone. You know it’s “hot” when it’s trending on social media, especially TikTok. It is called the BORG. And no, I am not talking about…
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