Publication: Quality of life and recreational cannabis use
Happy (almost) New Year! I hope everyone is having a fulfilling and restful holiday season. I am very excited to share a recent research article, on which I was …
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Sleep, Mental Illness, Addiction and Suicide: Preventing Tragedy
Thoughts of being better off dead and even suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone for a number of reasons. These types of thoughts can be fleeting; however, when they …
Tip of My Cap Award: Stanley B. Goldenberg
We often recognize individuals for being pioneers and visionaries that are far ahead of their time. Others receive recognition for acting selflessly for the betterment of others. Some people …
How to Handle Medication Side Effects…
Hope everyone’s year is off to a healthy start! I want to dedicate this post to two questions I often get asked when I prescribe a new medication to …
Smoking Cessation
Today is the 37th annual Great American Smokeout, which is held on the third Thursday of November by the American Cancer Society. The basis of the event is to …
Psychiatric Times Heroin Article
I hope you found the previous post on Marijuana and Quality of Life useful. I have very much enjoyed the feedback and discussion it has prompted. One of the …
Electronic Cigarettes
Thank you to everyone who provided such great feedback about the Mind Matters blog and my last entry on smoking cessation! It is truly your comments and questions that …
American Journal of Psychiatry: Residents’ Journal Publication
I am very honored that my article on Smoking and Smoking Cessation was selected and has been published in the most recent edition of The Residents’ Journal. Each opportunity …
E-Cigarettes Just Got Less Cool!
I want to thank one of my most loyal blog followers, my mom!, for sending me an article via LAtimes.com. I want to share my thoughts on the article. …
E-liquids Should be Regulated by the FDA!
I came across an interesting article from nytimes.com. It discusses the dangers of overdose and potential risk of abuse of the liquid nicotine used in e-cigarettes. Some of the highlights …