{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Harvard Health Posts by Peter Grinspoon, MD Feed", "home_page_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/peter-grinspoon-md", "feed_url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/authors/peter-grinspoon-md/feed/json", "language": "en-US", "icon": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/img/logos/hhp-logo-mark-lg.jpg", "items": [{ "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-you-use-cannabis-do-it-safely-202301172876", "title": "If you use cannabis, do it safely", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-you-use-cannabis-do-it-safely-202301172876", "content_html": "Cannabis is legal in a growing number of states for adult recreational or medical use, or both. As access expands, here's what to know about safely purchasing and using cannabis products.", "summary": "Cannabis is legal in a growing number of states for adult recreational or medical use, or both. As access expands, here's what to know about safely purchasing and using cannabis products.", "date_published": "2023-01-17T10:30:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2023-01-17T10:30:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13416/conversions/b28aa0a9-a43c-44b1-98e1-11183d7a4a07-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Safety/injury prevention","Healthy aging and longevity","Marijuana/CBD" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-it-so-challenging-to-find-a-primary-care-physician-202209282822", "title": "Why is it so challenging to find a primary care physician?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-it-so-challenging-to-find-a-primary-care-physician-202209282822", "content_html": "An adequate supply of primary care physicians is essential for our health care system to function properly, but it's becoming more and more difficult to find one. Rates of burnout are high among PCPs, and many are considering cutting back their work hours or leaving altogether.", "summary": "An adequate supply of primary care physicians is essential for our health care system to function properly, but it's becoming more and more difficult to find one. Rates of burnout are high among PCPs, and many are considering cutting back their work hours or leaving altogether.", "date_published": "2022-09-28T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-28T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13119/conversions/1e3490fb-533a-4e3e-9c7b-90bcc279d174-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","Mental Health","Healthcare" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-popularity-of-microdosing-of-psychedelics-what-does-the-science-say-202209192819", "title": "The popularity of microdosing of psychedelics: What does the science say?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-popularity-of-microdosing-of-psychedelics-what-does-the-science-say-202209192819", "content_html": "Renewed research into the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to interest in microdosing — taking a fraction of a regular dose. Many people believe that microdosing can help them, but the evidence from some recent studies is mixed.", "summary": "Renewed research into the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to interest in microdosing — taking a fraction of a regular dose. Many people believe that microdosing can help them, but the evidence from some recent studies is mixed.", "date_published": "2022-09-19T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-19T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13069/conversions/45a1c67c-c60d-42f2-8e40-c1a3ac8f104b-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Depression","Medications and treatments","Brain health","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketamine-for-treatment-resistant-depression-when-and-where-is-it-safe-202208092797", "title": "Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression: When and where is it safe?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketamine-for-treatment-resistant-depression-when-and-where-is-it-safe-202208092797", "content_html": "Ketamine has been used for decades as an anesthetic, and in 2019 an inhaled version of it was approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression. But it is generally prescribed only when other treatments have not been effective.", "summary": "Ketamine has been used for decades as an anesthetic, and in 2019 an inhaled version of it was approved by the FDA for treatment-resistant depression. But it is generally prescribed only when other treatments have not been effective.", "date_published": "2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2024-02-15T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12965/conversions/ce6b4d3b-5358-488f-9699-ebccb672f144-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Depression","Mental Health","Medications and treatments" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-recognize-and-tame-your-cognitive-distortions-202205042738", "title": "How to recognize and tame your cognitive distortions", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-recognize-and-tame-your-cognitive-distortions-202205042738", "content_html": "Cognitive distortions are internal mental filters or biases that fuel anxiety and make us feel bad about ourselves. These filters can cause us to devolve into counterproductive brooding that can worsen depression or anxiety and stall positive lifestyle changes. So how can you recognize and overcome these distortions?", "summary": "Cognitive distortions are internal mental filters or biases that fuel anxiety and make us feel bad about ourselves. These filters can cause us to devolve into counterproductive brooding that can worsen depression or anxiety and stall positive lifestyle changes. So how can you recognize and overcome these distortions?", "date_published": "2022-05-04T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-05-04T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12664/conversions/e491fc20-da23-4f86-afd4-d5375ab40603-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Mental Health","Depression","Anxiety" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/poverty-homelessness-and-social-stigma-make-addiction-more-deadly-202109282602", "title": "Poverty, homelessness, and social stigma make addiction more deadly", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/poverty-homelessness-and-social-stigma-make-addiction-more-deadly-202109282602", "content_html": "Addiction can affect anyone, but social determinants of health — the factors that influence a person's circumstances in life — can have a negative impact on a person's efforts to overcome addiction.  Poverty, employment status, education level, and systemic racism can make it harder for people to reach and maintain recovery.", "summary": "Addiction can affect anyone, but social determinants of health — the factors that influence a person's circumstances in life — can have a negative impact on a person's efforts to overcome addiction.  Poverty, employment status, education level, and systemic racism can make it harder for people to reach and maintain recovery.", "date_published": "2021-09-28T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-09-28T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11747/conversions/7cd03adf-7831-4a5d-96c9-36b1d7372916-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthcare Disparities","Medications and treatments","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569", "title": "The endocannabinoid system: Essential and mysterious", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569", "content_html": "Though recently discovered, the endocannabinoid system regulates and controls many of our critical bodily functions. Researchers are investigating the ECS's role in learning and memory and in hunger, hoping that these avenues of research may lead to new drug discoveries.", "summary": "Though recently discovered, the endocannabinoid system regulates and controls many of our critical bodily functions. Researchers are investigating the ECS's role in learning and memory and in hunger, hoping that these avenues of research may lead to new drug discoveries.", "date_published": "2021-08-11T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-08-11T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11419/conversions/856e427f-4396-41f7-b18e-771c4d02596e-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Marijuana/CBD","Medications and treatments","Memory","Healthy aging and longevity" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/back-to-the-future-psychedelic-drugs-in-psychiatry-202106222508", "title": "Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/back-to-the-future-psychedelic-drugs-in-psychiatry-202106222508", "content_html": "There is a renewed interest in the potential for psychedelic drugs to be used for medical purposes in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions. Broadly, these drugs are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions, and research has found them to be beneficial in treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and they can also be helpful for some people in end-of-life situations.", "summary": "There is a renewed interest in the potential for psychedelic drugs to be used for medical purposes in the treatment of a variety of psychiatric conditions. Broadly, these drugs are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions, and research has found them to be beneficial in treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and they can also be helpful for some people in end-of-life situations.", "date_published": "2021-06-22T10:30:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-22T10:30:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11068/conversions/ae5202d2-4551-469c-a264-65d9b176c0b1-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Medications and treatments","Mental Health","Advance care planning","Depression" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-questions-about-medical-cannabis-202105282467", "title": "Common questions about medical cannabis", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/common-questions-about-medical-cannabis-202105282467", "content_html": "While cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, more than two-thirds of US states have made it partly or fully legal for medical purposes. People who decide to use marijuana for a medical condition often have questions about its safety and proper use — the same considerations doctors weigh when determining whether it should be prescribed for a particular patient.", "summary": "While cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, more than two-thirds of US states have made it partly or fully legal for medical purposes. People who decide to use marijuana for a medical condition often have questions about its safety and proper use — the same considerations doctors weigh when determining whether it should be prescribed for a particular patient.", "date_published": "2021-05-28T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2021-05-28T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10808/conversions/9282bfca-ebac-4242-8221-5f7392fc5301-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Medications and treatments","Healthy aging and longevity","Pregnancy","Mental Health","Memory","Marijuana/CBD","Lung cancer","Anxiety","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-avoid-a-relapse-when-things-seem-out-of-control-2020113021512", "title": "How to avoid a relapse when things seem out of control", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-avoid-a-relapse-when-things-seem-out-of-control-2020113021512", "content_html": "This year has been extremely stressful for everyone, and that stress can lead to harmful habits. For those working to stay in recovery from an addiction, the challenge is even more profound. Those in this situation know that the more stressful things are, the more important it is to practice the healthy habits that sustain recovery.", "summary": "This year has been extremely stressful for everyone, and that stress can lead to harmful habits. For those working to stay in recovery from an addiction, the challenge is even more profound. Those in this situation know that the more stressful things are, the more important it is to practice the healthy habits that sustain recovery.", "date_published": "2020-11-30T15:30:55-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-11-30T15:30:55-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10358/conversions/GettyImages-638378146-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/mind-body-medicine-in-addiction-recovery-2020102821239", "title": "Mind-body medicine in addiction recovery", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/mind-body-medicine-in-addiction-recovery-2020102821239", "content_html": "Mind-body medicine, the use of behavioral and lifestyle interventions to address medical problems, is becoming a key component of recovery from addiction. There are now several scientifically-based mind-body medicine options for people in recovery, and promising research on their effectiveness.", "summary": "Mind-body medicine, the use of behavioral and lifestyle interventions to address medical problems, is becoming a key component of recovery from addiction. There are now several scientifically-based mind-body medicine options for people in recovery, and promising research on their effectiveness.", "date_published": "2020-10-28T14:30:03-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-10-28T14:30:03-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10325/conversions/group-therapy-treatment-rehab-addiction-iStock-490962732-300x207-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-cannabis-becomes-a-problem-how-to-manage-withdrawal-2020052619922", "title": "If cannabis becomes a problem: How to manage withdrawal", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-cannabis-becomes-a-problem-how-to-manage-withdrawal-2020052619922", "content_html": "There is disagreement over whether or not there is such a thing as a cannabis withdrawal syndrome, but it's definitely real, and with increased availability of legal marijuana and other products, even those who use it medicinally need to be aware of the symptoms, and what to do if they think they have it.", "summary": "There is disagreement over whether or not there is such a thing as a cannabis withdrawal syndrome, but it's definitely real, and with increased availability of legal marijuana and other products, even those who use it medicinally need to be aware of the symptoms, and what to do if they think they have it.", "date_published": "2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-05-26T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10186/conversions/GettyImages-1139292066-scaled-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Marijuana/CBD","Healthy aging and longevity" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-tale-of-two-epidemics-when-covid-19-and-opioid-addiction-collide-2020042019569", "title": "A tale of two epidemics: When COVID-19 and opioid addiction collide", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-tale-of-two-epidemics-when-covid-19-and-opioid-addiction-collide-2020042019569", "content_html": "In our inner cities, the COVID-19 pandemic comes on top of another crisis that has plagued our country for years: the opioid epidemic. The combined effects of these two events are immense, and highlight already-existing problems with our society and our health care system.", "summary": "In our inner cities, the COVID-19 pandemic comes on top of another crisis that has plagued our country for years: the opioid epidemic. The combined effects of these two events are immense, and highlight already-existing problems with our society and our health care system.", "date_published": "2020-04-20T18:30:07-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-20T18:30:07-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10141/conversions/GettyImages-1211947403-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Immune and infectious diseases","Addiction","Colds and flu","Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/health-coaching-is-effective-should-you-try-it-2020040819444", "title": "Health coaching is effective. Should you try it?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/health-coaching-is-effective-should-you-try-it-2020040819444", "content_html": "The growing field of health and wellness coaching uses motivational techniques and positive psychology to offer people individualized support as they work to achieve their health goals.", "summary": "The growing field of health and wellness coaching uses motivational techniques and positive psychology to offer people individualized support as they work to achieve their health goals.", "date_published": "2020-04-08T14:30:12-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-08T14:30:12-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10122/conversions/GettyImages-1094017746-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Exercise and Fitness","Diet and nutrition","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/older-adults-and-medical-marijuana-reduced-stigma-and-increased-use-2-2020040119321", "title": "Older adults and medical marijuana: Reduced stigma and increased use", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/older-adults-and-medical-marijuana-reduced-stigma-and-increased-use-2-2020040119321", "content_html": "Cannabis use among older adults has been steadily increasing, due to lessening stigma and increased interest in using medical marijuana. But there are specific concerns for older people, so anyone considering this option should have a conversation with their doctor weighing the benefits and risks.", "summary": "Cannabis use among older adults has been steadily increasing, due to lessening stigma and increased interest in using medical marijuana. But there are specific concerns for older people, so anyone considering this option should have a conversation with their doctor weighing the benefits and risks.", "date_published": "2020-04-06T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-06T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10108/conversions/GettyImages-1212980430-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","Medications and treatments","Anxiety","Marijuana/CBD","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dopamine-fasting-misunderstanding-science-spawns-a-maladaptive-fad-2020022618917", "title": "Dopamine fasting: Misunderstanding science spawns a maladaptive fad", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dopamine-fasting-misunderstanding-science-spawns-a-maladaptive-fad-2020022618917", "content_html": "Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in the body’s system for reward and pleasure. A recent trend has people avoiding stimulating activities in the belief that doing so allows the body to reset from being overstimulated, but the original idea has been misunderstood and wrongly applied.", "summary": "Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in the body’s system for reward and pleasure. A recent trend has people avoiding stimulating activities in the belief that doing so allows the body to reset from being overstimulated, but the original idea has been misunderstood and wrongly applied.", "date_published": "2020-02-26T15:30:37-05:00", "date_modified": "2020-02-26T15:30:37-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10060/conversions/woman-meditating-at-work-mindful-moddiStock_000057640526_Medium-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mind & Mood","Stress" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/save-the-trees-prevent-the-sneeze-2019091017666", "title": "Save the trees, prevent the sneeze", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/save-the-trees-prevent-the-sneeze-2019091017666", "content_html": "In many places in the United States, spring is starting earlier— which means more pollen and a longer allergy season. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage the impact of seasonal allergies and reduce sneezing and itchy eyes.", "summary": "In many places in the United States, spring is starting earlier— which means more pollen and a longer allergy season. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage the impact of seasonal allergies and reduce sneezing and itchy eyes.", "date_published": "2022-03-28T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-28T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9891/conversions/GettyImages-487676966-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Diseases & Conditions","Allergies and hay fever","Environmental health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/kratom-fear-worthy-foliage-or-beneficial-botanical-201908071936", "title": "Kratom: Fear-worthy foliage or beneficial botanical?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/kratom-fear-worthy-foliage-or-beneficial-botanical-201908071936", "content_html": "Kratom has been used for centuries for various conditions; today people are using it to treat chronic pain and mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms. But there is no control or regulation of the product, and it can have serious side effects.", "summary": "Kratom has been used for centuries for various conditions; today people are using it to treat chronic pain and mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms. But there is no control or regulation of the product, and it can have serious side effects.", "date_published": "2024-09-09T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-09-09T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9866/conversions/GettyImages-1049425416-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabis-is-medicine-dont-make-it-taste-good-2019060516764", "title": "Cannabis is medicine — don’t make it taste good", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabis-is-medicine-dont-make-it-taste-good-2019060516764", "content_html": "The increasing availability of cannabis-containing edibles has fueled debate about their safety. As emergency visits rise for treatment related to edibles, some common-sense thinking about how these products are packaged and sold is needed.", "summary": "The increasing availability of cannabis-containing edibles has fueled debate about their safety. As emergency visits rise for treatment related to edibles, some common-sense thinking about how these products are packaged and sold is needed.", "date_published": "2019-06-05T14:30:37-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-05T14:30:37-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9810/conversions/GettyImages-1081125356-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/going-public-with-sobriety-2019050316569", "title": "Going public with sobriety", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/going-public-with-sobriety-2019050316569", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2019-05-03T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-03T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9780/conversions/GettyImages-1125383709-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cleaner-living-plant-friendly-is-planet-friendly-2019032516269", "title": "Cleaner living: Plant-friendly is planet-friendly", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cleaner-living-plant-friendly-is-planet-friendly-2019032516269", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2019-03-26T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-03-26T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9741/conversions/iStock-941753390-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Environmental health","Diet and nutrition" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-addiction-last-a-lifetime-2018100814962", "title": "Does addiction last a lifetime?", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-addiction-last-a-lifetime-2018100814962", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2018-10-08T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2018-10-08T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9577/conversions/iStock-687810810-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Addiction","Medical Research" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-201808242496", "title": "Cannabidiol (CBD): What we know and what we don't", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cannabidiol-cbd-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont-201808242496", "content_html": "Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant, but it does not cause a high and is not addictive. CBD has been shown to be effective in treating conditions like pain, insomnia, and anxiety.", "summary": "Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in cannabis that is derived from the hemp plant, but it does not cause a high and is not addictive. CBD has been shown to be effective in treating conditions like pain, insomnia, and anxiety.", "date_published": "2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-04-04T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/10941/conversions/iStock-1015545230-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","Marijuana/CBD","Anxiety","Sleep" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/physician-burnout-can-affect-your-health-2018062214093", "title": "Physician burnout can affect your health", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/physician-burnout-can-affect-your-health-2018062214093", "content_html": "The problem of physician burnout is growing and more than half of US doctors are experiencing (experience?) some symptom of burnout. Aside from the personal toll on their own lives, burned-out doctors may be compromising patient care in a variety of ways.", "summary": "The problem of physician burnout is growing and more than half of US doctors are experiencing (experience?) some symptom of burnout. Aside from the personal toll on their own lives, burned-out doctors may be compromising patient care in a variety of ways.", "date_published": "2018-06-22T10:30:12-04:00", "date_modified": "2018-06-22T10:30:12-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9493/conversions/Doctor-Burnout-iStock-Sarinyapinngam_865228192-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/access-to-medical-marijuana-reduces-opioid-prescriptions-2018050914509", "title": "Access to medical marijuana reduces opioid prescriptions", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/access-to-medical-marijuana-reduces-opioid-prescriptions-2018050914509", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2019-06-25T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2019-06-25T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/11641/conversions/7291dbcc-56f4-4b9c-9923-0445b63dd256-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/supporting-physicians-buprenorphine-waiver-training-starting-in-the-er-2018041114504", "title": "Supporting physicians' buprenorphine waiver training, starting in the ER", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/supporting-physicians-buprenorphine-waiver-training-starting-in-the-er-2018041114504", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2018-08-10T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2018-08-10T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9428/conversions/iStock-852089476-300x200-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Medications and treatments","Healthy aging and longevity","Healthcare","Health policy" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-myths-about-using-suboxone-to-treat-opioid-addiction-201803201556", "title": "5 myths about using Suboxone to treat opioid addiction", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/5-myths-about-using-suboxone-to-treat-opioid-addiction-201803201556", "content_html": "The medication Suboxone has helped many people who are addicted to opiates, but even within the addiction treatment community there are misunderstandings about this drug and its effects on the brain.", "summary": "The medication Suboxone has helped many people who are addicted to opiates, but even within the addiction treatment community there are misunderstandings about this drug and its effects on the brain.", "date_published": "2024-08-08T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2024-08-08T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9409/conversions/big-bottle-suboxone-addiction-treatment-e1521568031784-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","Addiction","Medications and treatments" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/welcome-back-colleague-in-recovery-2018021513108", "title": "How to welcome back a colleague who is in recovery", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/welcome-back-colleague-in-recovery-2018021513108", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2018-02-15T00:00:00-05:00", "date_modified": "2018-02-15T00:00:00-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9378/conversions/iStock-692462464-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthy aging and longevity","Mental Health","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/medical-marijuana-2018011513085", "title": "Medical marijuana", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/medical-marijuana-2018011513085", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9346/conversions/iStock-116036237-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Pain" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/navigating-holidays-recovery-2017121412931", "title": "Navigating the holidays in recovery", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/navigating-holidays-recovery-2017121412931", "content_html": "While the holiday season is a time of festivities and reconnecting with family, for people in recovery from substance use disorders, these specific situations and events can be especially stressful. For them it’s crucial to plan ahead and to make sure recovery remains the priority at all times.", "summary": "While the holiday season is a time of festivities and reconnecting with family, for people in recovery from substance use disorders, these specific situations and events can be especially stressful. For them it’s crucial to plan ahead and to make sure recovery remains the priority at all times.", "date_published": "2017-12-14T15:00:38-05:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-14T15:00:38-05:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9324/conversions/iStock-875537654-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Mental Health","Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/treating-pain-opioid-addiction-personal-story-2017040711345", "title": "Treating pain after opioid addiction: A personal story", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/treating-pain-opioid-addiction-personal-story-2017040711345", "content_html": "What happens when a person who was addicted to opiates is injured and needs pain medication? A doctor who is in recovery has firsthand experience.", "summary": "What happens when a person who was addicted to opiates is injured and needs pain medication? A doctor who is in recovery has firsthand experience.", "date_published": "2017-04-07T11:00:07-04:00", "date_modified": "2017-04-07T11:00:07-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9126/conversions/iStock-504414178-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Addiction" ] }, { "id": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/planet-climate-change-health-2017032911481", "title": "Our planet, ourselves: Climate change and health", "url": "https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/planet-climate-change-health-2017032911481", "content_html": "", "summary": "", "date_published": "2017-03-29T00:00:00-04:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-29T00:00:00-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Peter Grinspoon, MD" } ], "image": "https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/9119/conversions/iStock-542580110-thumb.jpg", "tags": [ "Healthcare" ] } ] }