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. …
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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 …
Do E-Cigarettes Help You Quit Smoking?
I have been getting a lot of questions about e-cigarettes. The two most common are: 1) Are they safe? and 2) Can they help me quit smoking? I discussed …
New Smoking Cessation Tool!
My wife brought a really interesting new product to my attention. I want to begin by thanking her for sharing it with me… because now I can share it …
Residents’ Journal Article: The Opioid Epidemic
I am very excited to share an article that I wrote for the American Journal of Psychiatry Residents’ Journal. They previously published my article on Smoking Cessation this past …
Tip of My Cap Awards: My Top Mental Health Advocates of 2014
While I recognized my Father’s efforts to help his customers quit smoking with my first Tip of My Cap award, this time I want to recognize three individuals. Many successful …
Should You Smoke Marijuana? Part II
One of most enjoyable aspects of starting this blog has been the feedback that I have received. There was a lot of interest regarding my January post on Marijuana’s …
How does Marijuana Affect the Body?
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years, you have undoubtedly heard that there is an ongoing debate regarding Marijuana’s legal status and use …
APA Advocacy Leadership Conference
I just got back from spending a few days advocating with the American Psychiatric Association (APA) on Capital Hill in Washington D.C. and want to share my thoughts on …
You can join The Next #YourMH Twitter Chat!
I have been hosting the American Psychiatric Association‘s #YourMH Twitter Chat for a few weeks now. The most common question I get asked is: “What is a Twitter Chat?” In …