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April 28, 2025

Mental health pre- and post-recreational cannabis legalization

Researchers delve into uncharted territory, gathering data to help understand the care needs of people with severe concurrent disorders.   A breakthrough study of individuals in Greater Vancouver receiving treatment for substance use and mental health disorders identified significant unique characteristics among cannabis users and non-users. Led by DMCBH member Dr. Christian Schütz and Karina Thiessen, the first-of-its-kind study found a…

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In the Media

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Teresa Liu-Ambrose Reader’s Digest Germany 02/01/2025 Simply Get Fit
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Events

Dr. Sarah Morrow: Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis:The importance of integrating research findings into clinical practice.

May 2

2215 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 The objectives of this talk are to: Understand the importance of identifying cognitive complaints and cognitive impairment in persons with MS; Understand the impact cognition can have on persons with MS; Consider how cognition symptoms can be addressed in clinical…

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