Tag Archives: Disorder

"The contribution of cannabis use to variation in the incidence of psychotic disorder across Europe (EU-GEI): a multicentre case-control study"

The title of this post is the title of this important new study appearing in The Lancet Psychiatry. Here is its summary: Background Cannabis use is associated with increased risk of later psychotic disorder but whether it affects incidence of … Continue reading

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"Marijuana Dispensaries and Neighborhood Crime and Disorder in Denver, Colorado"

The title of this post is the title of this notable new article just published in the journal Justice Quarterly and authored by Lorine Hughes, Lonnie Schaible & Katherine Jimmerson. Here is the paper's abstract: Beginning with Colorado and Washington … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Resort Accident Left Georgia Woman With Rare Nerve Disorder, Atty Claims as Trial Begins

Nelson Tyrone delivers openings at trial against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. over an injury he says his client suffered in an accident at a hotel food court.  Orlando, FL— A Georgia woman suffers from a rare nerve disorder … Continue reading

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Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission report explores treatment of opioid use disorder by using medical cannabis

The debate over the relationship between the opioid crisis and marijuana reforms is so very interesting and, of course, so very important. Advocates for and against marijuana reform seem ever eager to leverage the opioid crisis (and everything else) to … Continue reading

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Full Stigma Of Revocation Avoided Due To Bipolar Disorder

An attorney's demonstrated bipolar disorder justified allowing him to resign from the Bar notwithstanding his misappropriation of nearly a half a million dollars. The Law Society of Ontario Tribunal Hearing Division accepted his resignation. There is no dispute that Mr…. … Continue reading

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