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We are at the beginning of a global mental health revolution /
By Rosalynn Carter and Bill Jallah
“(CNN) — Access to mental health services has never been more critical — no matter where you live. Mental health disorders are increasing globally, and depression is the leading cause of disability in the world. One in four of us will experience a mental illness at some point in our lives, according to the World Health Organization.”
Access to medical cannabis: a new health care disparity / STAT
“The vast majority of Americans — nearly 95% of us — support the use of medical cannabis. Thirty-three states plus the District of Columbia have legalized it, and that number is likely to rise.
But like all swiftly embraced changes in public health, there can be unintended consequences of legalizing cannabis for medical uses.
We Need To Talk About Syphilis
Carolyn L. Todd
“Despite the fact that we’ve never known more about how to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), rates of many STIs continue to rise.”
Veterans face hurdles accessing medical marijuana
Claire Hansen Staff Writer
“Under current VA policy, VA doctors cannot prescribe or recommend medical marijuana to patients – including in states where medical marijuana is legal – because of the drug’s status as a Schedule I controlled substance.”
World Health Organization Removes Gender Dysphoria From List Of Mental Health Disorders / CBS News
“The World Health Organization (WHO) will remove “gender identity disorder” from its global manual of diagnoses — a major win for transgender rights. The change was announced last summer, but a resolution to amend the health guidelines was officially approved Saturday. ”
Vitamin Shoppe to Sell Edible CBD!
The Vitamin Shoppe started stocking its shelves with oral CBD soft gels this week and will start selling CBD drops by the end of the month. It’s one of the first major national retailers to sell CBD supplements since Congress legalized the cannabis derivative in December. The move flies in the face of guidance from the Food and Drug Administration that prohibits companies from adding CBD to dietary supplements until the agency has a chance to write new rules regulating its sale.
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