Video: Lecture – Preventing Suicide in People With Opioid Use Disorder
Presented by Hilary S. Connery, MD, PhD , McLean Hospital – McLean Forum lecture
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In the Media: The Opioid and Homelessness Crisis at Mass. and Cass – Whose Problem Is It?
Dr. Bertha K. Madras on the increase in opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts.
Video: Common Questions About Addiction
What is substance misuse? What are the characteristics of substance use disorders? What are the most common addictions? Shelly F. Greenfield, MD, MPH , chief academic officer and director of the Alcohol, Drug, and Addiction Clinical and Health Services Research Program at McLean Hospital, answers...
In the Media: Rising Alcohol Use Among Older Adults
Drs. Shelly F. Greenfield and Dawn E. Sugarman report on the increase in alcohol use among older adults.
In the Media: As Overdose Deaths up Due to the Pandemic, Boston Doctors to Host Awareness Day To Help
Dr. Roger D. Weiss discusses the importance of National Opioid and Substance Awareness Day, a free virtual town hall event co-sponsored by McLean Hospital.
Video: Supporting a Loved One Through Addiction Recovery
Misuse of drugs and alcohol impacts many more people than the person going through the illness—it can affect family mental health as well. How can families best approach difficult conversations about addiction? Is there a best way to approach the situation? And what happens when the family is...
Just How Does Drinking Affect the Teenage Brain?
Studies at McLean Hospital and elsewhere have shown that alcohol affects the brains of adolescents in profound and dangerous ways. During the teenage and early adult years, the brain is still developing, making it more vulnerable to alcohol than the adult brain. Moreover, research indicates that the...
Podcast: Your Burning Questions About Marijuana, CBD, and Mental Health
Jenn talks to Staci Gruber, PhD, about myths and misconceptions of marijuana. Dr. Gruber discusses the newest research on cannabis, shares insights on the impact of marijuana on mental health, and separates fact from fiction when considering CBD products available to purchase. Staci Gruber, PhD , is...
Video: Depression, Addiction, and the Restaurant Industry
The restaurant and hospitality industries are high-paced and high-stress—and have some of the highest rates of mental illness in any field. For staff in these industries, it’s the nature of the job to look after everyone else and put themselves last. And for many, the intensity of the roles can lead...
Podcast: Helping Someone Who’s Struggling With Addiction
In this episode, Rocco A. Iannucci, MD , and Michael Walsh, MS, MCAP, CIP, discuss how to approach the topic of addiction, ways to navigate the uncertainty of a hard conversation, and what to do if other close family members are also struggling with their own addictions or mental health challenges...
In the Media: Study – Women Have Increased Their Consumption of Alcohol
Listen to Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman discuss research into gender differences in alcohol consumption, binge drinking, and alcohol use disorder.
In the Media: Women Now Drink as Much as Men—Not so Much for Pleasure, but To Cope
“It’s not only that we’re seeing women drinking more, but that they’re really being affected by this physically and mental health-wise.” – Dr. Dawn E. Sugarman
In the Media: Integrate Suicide Prevention Into Treatment for OUD Patients
Dr. Hilary S. Connery discusses the opioid epidemic and highlights the importance of suicide screening and prevention.
In the Media: The Battle To Get Sober During COVID With Treatment Hard To Come By
Watch Dr. Monika E. Kolodziej and Jackie Fletcher discuss how substance use disorder treatment was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the Media: Is There a Case for Legalizing Heroin?
Dr. Bertha K. Madras and other experts examine the danger of promoting certain drugs as safe and harmless.
Video: Ask Me Anything About Marijuana, CBD, and Mental Health
The brain is a complicated organ. When introduced to substances, their functions can be either enhanced or impaired. Depending on the person and their use of marijuana, the mind—and the body—can be impacted in a variety of ways. While every person’s response to marijuana or cannabinoid (CBD)...
In the Media: This Heroin-Using Professor Wants to Change How We Think About Drugs
Dr. Bertha K. Madras disputes the argument that the harmful effects of drug use are overstated.
In the Media: Women, Alcohol, and COVID-19
Drs. Shelly F. Greenfield and Dawn E. Sugarman address how the pandemic has affected alcohol use among women.
In the Media: Why Opioids Are Addicting
Watch Dr. Bertha K. Madras explain the brain science behind opioid addiction.
Amy Janes Elected President of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence
Amy C. Janes, PhD, director of the Functional Integration of Addiction Research Laboratory at the McLean Imaging Center, was elected president of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD). An independent organization of more than 1,000 members, the CPDD works to advance scientific approaches...
