In-Person Contact Reduces PTSD and Depression in Military Veterans
Razi Berry A great new study supports in-person social interactions as protective against depression and PTSD symptoms. The study found that this protection was not seen with other social outlets, such as phone, email or social media interaction, such as Facebook. The study was conducted by the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health […]
Teen Cannabis Use May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Function
Razi Berry With changing thoughts and legislation surrounding the use of cannabis, the need to understand the effects of cannabis use on adolescent development is even more necessary. Most studies that have linked alcohol and cannabis misuse and abuse to cognitive impairment have not been designed to differentiate a causal relationship between use and long-term […]
Study Links Alcohol Use and Dementia
Node Smith, ND A new study from the Lancet Public Health journal shows that overconsumption of alcohol, as from an alcohol use disorder, may be one of the most crucial avoidable risk factors of all types of dementia – and especially early-onset dementia.1 The study looked at over one million adults diagnosed with dementia. The […]