Cannabis use continues to rise across the United States, especially among adolescents and young adults. As the most commonly used substance after alcohol, marijuana is often viewed as low risk. However, cannabis is a psychoactive substance that can meaningfully affect brain function and mental health, particularly for individuals already experiencing emotional or psychiatric challenges. Research…
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Hear from our Assistant Director of the Dual Diagnosis program, Sarah Overton, LCSW, on the complex intersection of mental health and substance use.