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As Cannabis Users Age, Health Risks Appear To Grow
Cannabis use among adults 65 and older has surged in recent years, raising alarms among health experts who point to rising emergency room visits, falls, and possible links to cognitive and cardiovascular issues. Despite its growing popularity for pain and anxiety relief, experts say the health effects remain poorly understood and potentially dangerous for older adults. (Source: KFF Health News)
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Facts Over Fiction: The Current State of Psychiatry
A feature in Psychiatric Times examines how recent shifts in government policy and public perception are reshaping psychiatric care, highlighting a tug-of-war between reliance on medication, the underuse of psychotherapy, and the rising influence of non-medical interventions. The article underscores that while psychiatry continues to adapt amid changing societal expectations and regulatory pressures, key concerns remain over access, treatment balance, and the profession’s long-term trajectory. (Source: Psychiatric Times)
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The Recovery Team – New Jersey Opens New Facility to Expand Access to Addiction Treatment
The Recovery Team has launched a new 45-bed facility in Mountainside, New Jersey, offering expanded addiction treatment services including partial hospitalization, outpatient care, and evidence-based therapies. With national accreditations and a focus on addressing both mental health and substance use disorders, the center aims to provide long-term recovery options rooted in clinical care and compassion. (Source: EIN Presswire)
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Phillipsburg Remembers Lives Lost, Rallies for Change at 3rd Annual Drug Awareness Day
At the third annual Drug Awareness Day held June 7 at Walters Park, Phillipsburg community members and local officials honored those lost to substance abuse and emphasized the urgent need for legislative reform and enhanced recovery support. Organized by the Parents Educating Awareness Community Effort (PEACE), the gathering featured shared stories of loss, paths to recovery, and calls for expanded resources to prevent further tragedies. (Source: TAPinto Phillipsburg)
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RFK Jr. Purging the CDC Advisory Committee Will Put Lives at Risk
Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams raised alarm over RFK Jr.’s decision to remove all members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, warning it could disrupt long-standing public health protections. The move has sparked fears that eliminating expert oversight will damage vaccine policy development, reduce access to critical immunizations, and heighten health risks for vulnerable populations. (Source: TIME)
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