The Marijuana Hoopla: Not Our Finest Hour

Published February 16, 2014

The marijuana hoopla: Not our finest hour
Vulnerability to later addiction to other drugs is also increased in teens. 2. As a licensed mental health professional, I have seen the damage that marijuana can cause to the brain. Research shows that THC, the active ingredient in marijuana … Read more on Pueblo Chieftain

Mentally ill and in solitary confinement
Cheryl Alvarez said her dad, who moved from Puerto Rico to Brooklyn in his late teens, often lied for no reason — as if he was compelled to do so. “If you ask him a question — 'What color is this … Shiffer said that at all times, inmates like … Read more on Lancaster Newspapers

Addiction recovery stories highlight program for teens and parents
Because of that, Liberation Programs is here to help both parents and teens navigate this challenging time. The local nonprofit organization is one of the leading substance abuse treatment and prevention agencies in …. Counselor Cerissa Orbegoso … Read more on Greenwich Post