Harm Reduction Psychologist. Cannabis educator. Philly Sports Lifer. Skier. Cat Lover
Montgomery County, PA
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My latest in @Filtermag_org...
Cannabis stigma persists hidden in plain sight, despite widespread public acceptance
#cannabisharmreduction
#parentingteens
It "may surprise some people" given widespread legalization, writes @BarryLessin, but "stigma, in varied forms and often hidden in plain sight, has been the experience of many of my clients who use cannabis."
Parents' attitudes point to change, however:
filtermag.org/cannabis-stigm…
This Pennsylvanian appreciates you bringing your cannabis science and wisdom to our state! They can be a tough group to get through to but I'm sure your message was effective.
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I don't want to sound like I'm complaining considering how very difficult it is to find any glimmer of positivity or hope in the current global chaos, but seriously, what's the actual value of a UN proclamation anymore?
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Absolutely @Lucy69180976993!! Our healthcare system for treating SUD is completely broken and the consequences are greatest for young ppl and their families.
Before I began working with harm reduction approaches, I often felt ineffective and adversarial with clients. Harm reduction empowers us and our clients by creating safe spaces that encourage clients to make behavior changes.
"Unconditional positive regard" is a cornerstone of Carl Roger's Humanistic Psychology that many of us were trained in but traditional SUD treatment seems to disregard it.
Yes, @PatrickDoyle_35 and @DarwinsDog, parents are overwhelmed and confused misinformation guided by drug war narratives. Educating them empowers them and their kids benefit from more confident parents
Barry Lessin retweeted
It "may surprise some people" given widespread legalization, writes @BarryLessin, but "stigma, in varied forms and often hidden in plain sight, has been the experience of many of my clients who use cannabis."
Parents' attitudes point to change, however:
filtermag.org/cannabis-stigm…
That's an attitude of a guy who came into NBA in mid-2010's and has a unique approach to his game. I don't think most players now think that way?
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Harm reduction psychotherapy helps to empower parents of a substance using child by supporting a parent's strengths, encouraging them to trust their instincts, and acknowledging that parents know their kids best.
#parenting #harmreductionsaveslives
barrylessin.com/mothers-reci…
Can't wait to read @Peter_Grinspoon's book which will help break down the #stigma of #cannabis use and allow me to better educate my clients with science-based info.
And @DrWeil, one of my #harmreduction heroes, writes the foreword!
#cannabisharmreduction
“It’s always good to take tolerance breaks,” said Peter Grinspoon, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and the author of “Seeing Through The Smoke,” a book reviewing the latest medical research on cannabis.
#cannabis #addiction
washingtonpost.com/wellness/…
Another encouraging sign that the stigma of cannabis use is diminishing... @AmandaReiman sharing her business wisdom in Rolling Stone :
#cannabisindustry #cannabisharmreduction
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