Physicians, Families & Friends Educational Fund

09/11/2023

As cannabis laws relax, neuroscientist warns of its dangers for developing brain | Science | AAAS

Yasmin Hurd sees growing evidence that exposure early in life can put kids at risk for drug and psychiatric problems later

07/18/2023

The number of young people consuming toxic levels of ma*****na edibles or smoking pot to the point that they require emergency help shot up dramatically during the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.

05/03/2023

New research conducted by the American Psychology Association, with contributions from a local St. Michael's College psychology professor, Dr. Ari Kirshenbaum, show that impairment from smoking cannabis can have longer lasting effects than previously thought.

New studies reveal impairment from smoking cannabis lasts longer than previously thought.

03/02/2023

In the Northern New England region, ma*****na exposure to young kids has grown 1,500% in the last 5 years.

In January 2023, NBC5 reported new data from the National Poison Control Center, showing that the consumption of ma*****na edibles by young kids increased by 1,375% in the last 5 years. In the Northern New England region, ma*****na exposure to young kids is even higher, growing 1,500% in the last 5....

11/24/2022

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09/23/2022

During Su***de Awareness Month it's important to highlight the underreported dangers of high-concentrate THC on the mental health of youths in our communities.

September is Su***de Awareness Month, and San Diego health experts all came together Thursday at the City Heights Family Health Centers of San Diego to inform parents about the risks of ma*****na u…

09/16/2022

The legalization process does not stop with ma*****na. The pro-drug agenda is taking the next step to legalizing all drugs...

09/16/2022

Sharing two opportunities for connection and support for you to pass on.

Retreat for Families Impacted by Substance Use or Severe Mental Illness.
Sat, October 8, 2022 in Johnson, VT

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT, Jenna's House
117 Saint Johns Road
Johnson, VT 05656
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/retreat-for-families-impacted-by-substance-use-or-severe-mental-illness-tickets-408872738367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Retreat for Families Impacted by Substance Use or Severe Mental Illness.
Sun, October 9, 2022 in Burlington, VT

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT.Rock Point Center
20 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/retreat-for-families-impacted-by-substance-use-or-severe-mental-illness-registration-409303807707?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

A safe, private space for families. Tools such as mindfulness practice and acupuncture will be discussed to support healing and resilience.

Dr. Libby Stuyt, the Vermont Psychiatric Association 2022 Keynote Speaker will lead the retreat. Families with a loved one with a substance use disorder or severe mental illness will experience a safe place to learn evidence based tools to help them cope and decrease stress. The conference will validate the importance of supporting families and community members. Some family members suffer from anxiety, depression, PTSD. Validation and recognition increase resiliency of family and community members.

Evidence based tools such as mindfulness practice, acupuncture, acupressure, biofeedback and emotional freedom techniques will be introduced. Participants will learn to decrease their anxiety and stress while cultivating coherence, self calming and emotional regulation.
$10 suggested donation, lunch will be provided.

A safe, private space for families. Tools such as mindfulness practice and acupuncture will be discussed to support healing and resilience.

09/16/2022

Alexander Neville lost his life when he took a pill that turned out to have enough fentanyl to kill four...

09/08/2022

We have a wonderful opportunity for
Vermont providers to hear and learn from Dr. Libby Stuyt the Vermont Psychiatric Association 2022 Keynote Speaker in person.

This training will educate therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health care workers, public safety professionals/ crisis counselors providers on the needs of families impacted by a loved one's substance use disorder or severe mental illness.

The aim is to both increase awareness of the needs of impacted families for support and provide evidence based tools such as acupuncture, acupressure , biofeedback, emotional freedom techniques, and mindfulness training that can swiftly de-escalate a difficult situation by decreasing the family member's stress, anxiety or PTSD.

Resilient families help create healthy communities where recovery is possible and supported.

Providers, including EMTs and first responders, can be more effective clinicians when they learn to cultivate coherence, self calming and emotional regulation in themselves and their patients.
A $10 suggested donation, snacks provided.

PROVIDERS: Supporting FAMILIES Impacted by Substance Use/Mental Illness.
Sat, October 8, 2022
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT, Jenna's House
117 Saint Johns Road
Johnson VT.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providers-supporting-families-impacted-by-substance-usemental-illness-tickets-409286626317?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

PROVIDERS: Supporting FAMILIES Impacted by Substance Use/Mental Illness.
Sun, October 9, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT,Rock Point Center
20 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providers-supporting-families-impacted-by-substance-usemental-illness-tickets-409296676377?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Provider training for therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health care workers, public safety professionals/ crisis counselors

09/02/2022

Catherine Antley, MD is interviewed by host Jules Wetchi on the dangers of high-THC cannabis and discuss studies, data, and potential impacts in Vermont. The interview starts at 11:00 minutes http://ow.ly/NX8F50Kz5nV

Note - Parts of this program are in French, but the interview and discussion is largely in English.

Host Jules Wetchi talks about the international Miss Heritage Global competition.Afterwards, Jules interviews Catherine Antley, MD, about the dangers of cannabis.