Opiates and Heroin: An Introduction
Feb 22, 2021
Where do opiates and heroin come from? What’s the difference between the prescription painkillers? How did opiate addiction get so bad?
The opiate epidemic is all around us. We hear about the deaths and the dangers. Most of us know a bit about it, but we may not know enough details to help our addicted clients. This...
Legalization of Marijuana
Feb 15, 2021
Why is marijuana illegal anyway? What’s the difference between legalization and decriminalization? What implication does this have for therapists?
The debate over legalization of marijuana is all around us. It’s a complex issue and there are a lot of terms used that we should know and understand. This...
Common Claims About Marijuana
Feb 8, 2021
What are common things people say about marijuana? What are the facts about those common claims? What implication does this have in therapy?
Marijuana conversations give rise to really interesting information being shared. Much of it isn’t based on science or fact. It can be really hard to know what the real truth is,...
Marijuana Basics for Therapists
Feb 1, 2021
What is marijuana and how is it used? Why is THC potency important? What does this have to do with therapy?
Marijuana is here to stay and it looks like we’re heading towards legalization. The use of marijuana comes up often in therapy circles and we need to know about it. Join me for an up-front conversation about...