Medical Marijuana in Hawaii, Oregon, and the US
Medical Marijuana: concerns in Hawaii and Oregon about growing, providing and selling, as the US Justice Department increases its enforcement of federal laws on marijuana cultivation and sales.
A Model of Treatment – Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries began in 1988, in one of the toughest neighborhoods of central Los Angeles. It has become one of the premier models for creating viable, successful alternatives to some of our most vexing social problems – in this case gangs and gang violence. Father Boyle and Dr Darryl Inaba chat about the history and philosophy.
Mental Health, Stress & College
A look at mental health on college campuses – still stressful, recently increasingly violence. Some of the factors: psychiatric medication, self-medication using alcohol and street drugs; and the availability of treatment and its increased acceptance.
Treatment & Psychedelics
After some 40 years as Schedule 1 drugs, psychedelics are receiving new attention as potentially powerful aids in counseling and psychoptherapy. Dr Inaba shares his insights.
Addictionology
Addictionology is highlighted in an interview with Dr Jim Shames, Medical Director for both Jackson and Josephine Counties in southern Oregon, and certified addictionologist.
Treatment: how effective is the 12-Step
Our look at treatment continues with a review of a recent op-ed piece criticizing the 12-step program as being antiquated, ineffective, and not keeping up with advances in medication for addiction. Also gambling addiction and suicide.