by Carolyn | Jul 22, 2019 | addiction, drug abuse, drug laws, marijuana, mental health, News roundup, Opioid epidemic, prescription drugs, public policy, research
The New York Times: When the Law Says Using Marijuana Is O.K., but the Boss Disagrees By Dan Hyman The relatively rapid acceptance of marijuana use in the United States has lawmakers and employers grappling with ways to adjust hiring rules. The New York Times: 3,271...
by oh-admin | Jun 3, 2013 | commentary, research, treatment, Working in Recovery
By Gary Harmon, Ph.D.Vice President, Director of Research & GrantsAs the substance use disorder field continues to evolve and move closer to a medical model, Odyssey House is poised to remain a leader. The ability of the agency to retain the essential...
by oh-admin | Dec 19, 2012 | drug abuse, marijuana, prescription drugs, research, teens
Rates of drug use among teenagers have decreased for most drugs, the 2012 Monitoring the Future* (MTF) survey found. The survey also revealed an alarming decline in the perceived risks of substance abuse, which can lead to future increases in use.Despite some...
by oh-admin | May 7, 2012 | addiction, drug abuse, marijuana, research, teens
A new report by the Partnership at Drugfree.org found marijuana use increasing among teenagers. According to the survey, nearly 1 in 10 are smoking pot 20 or more times a month, increasing from 5 percent in 2008 to 9 percent in 2011. “These findings are deeply...
