January, 2019

Does Marijuana Use Cause Schizophrenia?

By drwong
January 18, 2019

The New York Times By Benedict Carey Jan. 17, 2019   As the drug becomes more popular, concerns have been raised that its use can lead to psychotic disorders. Here’s what scientists know for sure, and what they don’t.             Nearly a century after the film “Reefer Madness” alarmed the...   read more


APA Leaders Say Texas ACA Decision Is 'Unconscionable,' Call for Overturn

By drwong
January 9, 2019

Psychiatric News By Mark Moran and Linda M. Richmond Dec 28, 2018   APA called for “a vigorous appeal effort” of last month’s decision by a Texas court that the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. “This ruling has an unconscionable result,” said APA President Altha Stewart, M.D. “Should this ruling...   read more


Trump rule would revive pre-existing condition discrimination

By drwong
January 3, 2019

American Medical Association By Tanya Albert Henry December 21, 2018   Physicians are all for increasing patient access to health care, but a U.S. Labor Department rule expanding association health plans (AHPs) will do the exact opposite, doctors tell a federal court in an amicus brief. The Trump administration’s rule will undermine the Affordable Care...   read more