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12/08/2025

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/26/jama-study-finds-insufficient-evidence-cannabis-health-claims/

There is “insufficient evidence” to support most claims for the medical benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

12/03/2025

A heart surgeon shares about the dangers of regular cannabis use.

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11/25/2025

Ma*****na is not the harmless, natural substance many people believe it to be. Potency has increased significantly from 20 years ago and so has ma*****na’s potential to lead to addiction. There are many different THC products today and all of them can create dependence and consequences for the user. Here is an interesting article with some individuals sharing their experience.

For the past several years, 75-year-old Miguel Laboy has smoked a joint with his coffee every morning. He tells himself he won’t start tomorrow the same way, but he usually does.

11/24/2025

Have you heard of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome? At R&A Therapeutic Partners we first saw a client with this condition 5 or 6 years ago. Since then we have seen many clients suffering with this illness.

You know what the treatment is? Stop using ma*****na and other THC products. Unfortunately, some young people are so dependent on ma*****na that they cannot stop and continue to suffer with this condition.

Here is a brief but informative article about this fairly unknown effect of heavy cannabis use.

The University of Washington says that a condition that has been connected to chronic cannabis use has been recognized as a formal diagnosis.

11/15/2025

We have always had concerns about people diagnosed with ADHD who also have a history of abusing substances being prescribed any stimulant medications for this condition. The concern has been that they may abuse these medications however the latest research is suggesting that ADHD treatment may actually be a protection against relapse.

Here is a recent article on this important issue.

11/12/2025

Do you think ma*****na helps you sleep? Think again!

Many young adults use cannabis or alcohol as sleep aids, but it will backfire, researcher says

09/29/2025

https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/117668

A clinical guide to identify and treat alcohol misuse

09/10/2025

The is a great video from PBS that takes a balanced, evidenced based look at the impact of ma*****na on mental health.

https://www.pbs.org/video/high-riskthe-truth-about-weed-iaew5b/i

Scientists and survivors highlight the hidden mental health dangers of cannabis use.

08/21/2025

Here is our most recent article on the dangers of Kratom.

7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) is a chemical byproduct of kratom. While kratom refers to the whole plant, 7-OH is a more potent substance that has recently drawn criticism.

08/06/2025

This is good news for teens and families!

The CDC has launched a new national campaign called Free Mind to help tackle mental health and substance use among teens.

07/22/2025

Here is the most recent R&A Therapeutic Partners article on screen addiction in adolescents.

"Adolescents are especially vulnerable to the compulsive habits digital platforms can trigger because the parts of their brains that govern emotional regulation and decision-making skills are still developing. Many studies suggest the brain is not full developed until a young person is around 25 years old. This can make teens more vulnerable to addiction and other compulsive behaviors."

Screen addiction is a behavioral condition marked by difficulty putting technology away despite repeated attempts, alongside symptoms such as withdrawal, tolerance and even relapse.

07/10/2025

Here is a recent R&A Therapeutic Partners article on the complex relationship between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and substance use disorders (SUD's). Providing treatment to these individuals or placing them in a program requires a thorough understanding of how individuals with ASD are impacted by SUD and how treatment needs to be individualized to their needs. Many treatment programs that specialize in SUD treatment do not necessarily understand how to adapt their treatment approaches to this population. The team at R&A Therapeutic Partners has extensive experience working with these individuals and understands how to tailor SUD treatment so it can be effective with neurodivergent individuals.

Discover the complex relationship between autism and substance use disorders, risk factors, and how integrated care approaches can better support this overlooked population.RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.