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Addiction and Drug Education Blogs and Podcasts, looking at drug use trends and treatment, and how addiction is tied to the brain as well as the body
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After some 40 years as Schedule 1 drugs, psychedelics are receiving new attention as potentially powerful aids in counseling and psychoptherapy. Dr Inaba shares his insights.
The California ballot measure to legalize and tax marijuana, Mexicos's consideration of legalizing all drugs, and the lack of efforts at drug-demand reduction are some of the topics of this weeks podcast.
FDA and its expanded role of supervising tobacco - today's discussion focusing on menthol and e-cigarettes; also proposals to consider increases to alcohol taxes for possible health and safety benefits.
"Young people being exposed to "mixed messages" about marijuana including the idea that it is a medicine," say the government's "drug czar" Gil Kerlikowsk. We discuss the trends and whether people are using more drugs, or are they more candid in reporting thier use.
Creation of a new Institute of Addictions has generated controversy with the 2 NIH groups involved with drugs and alcohol at loggerheads. Dr Inaba shares his thoughts.
Longtime sportcaster Brent Musburger recently created a controversy by saying steroids are OK for professional athletes to use, if under doctor supervision. Dr Inaba shares his thoughts about the physiological, and psychological of these drugs, as well as what it implies for the ethics of sportsmanship.
Dr Inaba was honored recently at the Asian American Recovery Services 25th anniversary celebration, for helping to create culturally appropriate treatment for Asians and Pacific Islanders.
The Rolling Stone and "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll" somehow seem to go together. Guitarist Keith Richards chronicles his life experience in a new autobiography, which talks alot about his passion -- music, and how that helped him overcome his addictions without quitting all drugs and drinking. Dr Inaba comments.
Winter holiday time can be hard for those working toward recovery from addiction. And updates on the status of alcoholic energy drinks, and the proposed national Institute of Addictions.
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