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July 20, 2023

Marijuana is Now Legal in MN – Should We Be Concerned?

Effective as of August 1, 2023, Minnesota will be among twenty-three states (as well as Washington D.C. and Guam) that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. However, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law (marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substance Act alongside heroin, LSD and ecstasy, among others). Federal enforcement has been left … [Read more...]

Article by Jon Tynjala / Current Events Commentary, Substance Use

May 5, 2023

Well-Being Week in Law: Day 5 – Emotional Well-Being

Using Therapy to Be Proactive with Your Own Mental Health During the pandemic, we were faced with new stressors that weren’t previously on our radar. Rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketed and preexisting mental health and substance use issues were only exacerbated through the pandemic. While about a third of Americans saw a therapist during the pandemic, there were (and are) still millions … [Read more...]

Article by Joan Bibelhausen / Mental Health, Well-Being

January 4, 2023

Dry January: To Drink or Not to Drink; That is the Question

For those of us in active recovery, the question of whether to drink or not to drink has been answered. For others, the question has not yet been asked, or seemed relevant. For still others, the decision to take a break from alcohol has more to do with the potential health benefits of not drinking for a sustained period. The idea for Dry January (i.e., voluntary abstention from drinking alcohol … [Read more...]

Article by Jon Tynjala / Self-Care, Substance Use, Uncategorized / alcohol, Dry January, recovery

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