KFinn, MD

The IASIC Speaker Series welcomes Dr. Ragy Girgis, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University, for a compelling presentation titled: “The Role of Cannabis Use and Policy in Mass Shootings: Findings from the Columbia Mass Murder Database.” Drawing on the most comprehensive mass murder repository ever assembled, Dr. Girgis will examine emerging evidence on the intersection of cannabis use, mental illness, and policy within the context of mass violence. This data-driven discussion offers critical insights for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and prevention professionals seeking to better understand complex risk factors behind mass shootings. youtu.be/AuZ_piO0_Jg?si…

The relationship between cannabis use and mass shootings youtu.be/AuZ_piO0_Jg

Interesting

Should be interesting to get his perspective. THC seems to be at the dance more often these days

Quality control, or lack thereof in the pot industry. That is NOT medicine. It’s greed Inflating THC content to make more money "contained lower levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) than what the label displayed." drive.google.com/file/d/121atNs…

Yup

Following the same Pot Playbook which plagiarized the Big Tobacco Playbook. Science will ALWAYS trump public opinion. Sorry folks

Progressive drug policies in CO are NOT helping it’s amorous relationship with drugs "Fentanyl possession and distribution penalties have long been a contentious at the state Capitol, stemming from a 2019 law that reduced penalties for possession of up to 4 grams of the drug from a felony to a misdemeanor" denvergazette.com/2026/03/16/ove…

Grateful for @CoDoc442's expertise and consistent education for Colorado’s youth. Learn more from him and others by watching the full documentary at this link: youtu.be/GvhtWGW9czg?si…

Should be excellent presentation

"Regular cannabis co-use had a negative impact on tobacco abstinence among younger to middle-aged adults"

Interesting “there is likely to be a majority in favour of keeping tourists out of the city’s cafes as well, as part of the drive to reduce nuisance tourism.” dutchnews.nl/2026/02/cannab…

Who’s being targeted? Tobacco 2.0 “63% of respondents aged 16 to 20noticed cannabis marketing in the past 12 months. That was the highest rate of any age group. Young people too young to legally buy cannabis saw the most ads.” wrdnews.org/marijuana-ads-…

Great move for public health and safety.

Excellent trend Hopefully over the hump

@KevinSabet @TheLancet Don’t forget this one from another IASIC advisor: "The current evidence base is not sufficient to support the use of cannabis for the treatment of mental health conditions and demonstrates substantial risks of adverse effects" jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

BREAKING—BIG: The largest study EVER on cannabinoids out today found NO evidence for efficacy for PTSD, anxiety, or depression— and it INCREASED cocaine cravings. Published in the most prominent world journal @TheLancet - University of Sydney (no conflicts, no industry funding of any kind) Will post full article when it’s available

@JenatxR It is not new information. Just suppressed by the advocates Maybe because they “can’t remember” 😂

Wow!

@WashTimes @WashTimesOpEd Doctors don’t even know this. It’s why we do what we do wrdnews.org/new-fda-study-…

Why rescheduling cannabis marks a critical move @WashTimesOpEd trib.al/i2kmNYc

@WashTimes @WashTimesOpEd We already have FDA approved THC and CBD.

@DanBartkowiak @SenatorDush @GovernorShapiro more folks who cannot spell P&L. The other addiction for profit industries: alcohol, tobacco, and opioids have made billions of dollars for their respective industries, but at what societal costs?

.@SenatorDush: "Are there any states where the costs [of recreational legalization of marijuana] don't exceed the revenues?" PA Budget Secretary Zach Reber: "I haven't specifically looked at that..." @GovernorShapiro doesn't want to look into the costs. Bad business practice.