2015-04-11

Re: [DIV28SUPER] Marijuana

Krista,


I saw your report from an television news station (YouTube) and found it fascinating about the results coming in. I also enjoyed the article from NYT that Dan sent. I know as well as you know, that A LOT of people take psychiatric medications every day, what are the effects of taking psychiatric medication (i.e, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, etc) on the brain in comparison to how marijuana effects the brain? I know the confounds of each since some people still smoke tobacco and mix marijuana with alcohol and some mix all three (alcohol, marijuana, psychiatric medications). Since our society and sometimes say it is "better living through chemistry", I wonder when you compare the taking of psychiatric medication or lets just narrow it down to antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication, which has the worse effects on the brain and behavior? Marijuana or psych meds from those categories I listed?


I ask this because adolescents, adults, college students will ask this. Adolescents will say that it doesn't have the man made "tar" and "nicotine" that marijuana has and therefore marijuana is "healthier".


Some random thoughts as the wave of legalization hits us...

Bill Hosmer, PhD


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From: "Krista Lisdahl"
To: mr.sanders@charter.net
Cc: DIV28SUPER@lists.apa.org
Sent: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:51:42 -0500
Subject: Re: [DIV28SUPER] Marijuana

There were too many articles for the listserv- but I wanted to share the two websites to the whole group. (Bill, let me know if you did not receive the articles.)

Best,
Krista


On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 1:48 PM, Krista Lisdahl <krista.medina@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello Bill,

My name is Krista Lisdahl, and studying the neurocognitive effects of Marijuana is my specialty area. I also consult on a lot of policy work (e.g., I serve on the DHHS cannabis board on WI, who is preparing a report on MJ policy considerations- e.g., cannabinoid science- esp medicinal uses, prohibition vs. decriminalization vs. legalization). I'm attaching 2 review articles,a couple articles re: medicinal research, and a few articles focused on MJ policy. There are tons of resources, but this will get you started. I'd also recommend you look the Marijuana Science Forum (http://marijuanascienceforum.org/) which tracks some of this research. The University of Washington also has a good site: http://learnaboutmarijuanawa.org/.

Best,

Krista

On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Bill Hosmer, PhD <mr.sanders@charter.net> wrote:

QUESTION:


1-I am looking for either or both excellent resources (e.g., texts, journal articles, etc.) on marijuana (good effects, bad, etc.). Since its legalization in some states and pushing quickly forward in others, I would like to know the pros/cons of using this. I primarily work with kids (3-22 y/o) and families and would like to know the scientific facts about this


Thanks in advance,

Bill Hosmer, PhD


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From: "Ronald Wood"
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Sent: Sat, 11 Apr 2015 04:13:56 -0400
Subject: [DIV28SUPER] NYTimes: Milder Warning Opposed for Swedish Tobacco Item

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/11/science/milder-warning-opposed-for-swedish-tobacco-item.html?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad

Swedish Match argues its product, Snus — moist ground tobacco in a sachet to be tucked between the lip and the gum — is far less harmful than cigarettes.


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Krista M. Lisdahl, Ph.D.
(formerly Krista Lisdahl Medina)
krista.medina@gmail.com; medinak@uwm.edu 
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Psychology Department, Garland Hall Rm 224
2441 East Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211 

 





--
Krista M. Lisdahl, Ph.D.
(formerly Krista Lisdahl Medina)
krista.medina@gmail.com; medinak@uwm.edu 
Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Psychology Department, Garland Hall Rm 224
2441 East Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211 

 
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