Rosenthal Center

We are saddened to report Mitchell S. “Mitch” Rosenthal, M.D. passed away quietly in his sleep Monday night. Dr. Rosenthal’s memory, values, and approach to life will continue to inform everything we do, both individually and collectively. rosenthalcenter.org/library/2022/1…

"We need the FDA to show leadership in the fight against youth vaping, with a ban on all flavored devices, broader education programs, better oversight of marketing, and a crackdown on underage access to these products." rosenthalcenter.org/daily-briefing…

More than 3 million middle and high school students use tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes, according to the latest data, as the youth vaping crisis continues. cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…

"Once again legalization and decriminalization are moving too fast—and making these potentially dangerous drugs more widely available without safe regulations and oversight." rosenthalcenter.org/daily-briefing…

The initiative in Colorado to decriminalize adult possession of psilocybin mushrooms and allow state-licensed treatment centers appears headed for victory, despite warnings that the drug is not proven safe and effective for mental health conditions. cpr.org/2022/11/09/col…

"Only two states—Vermont and Connecticut—have implemented dosing caps on THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, which is linked to psychotic episodes." rosenthalcenter.org/daily-briefing…

"Voters in Maryland and Missouri approved ballot measures to legalize recreational marijuana...but similar efforts were shot down in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota — a mixed result that underscored the varying public attitudes over marijuana use." nytimes.com/2022/11/09/us/…

A new study finds that using the psychedelic drug psilocybin to treat depression is not as effective as previous studies had suggested. statnews.com/2022/11/02/ent…

"We need a comprehensive approach to stopping the overdose epidemic, with more resources to expand a wide range of treatment options and make treatment accessible to all who want it." rosenthalcenter.org/daily-briefing…

Overdose deaths have reached record highs, but many politicians in this week's midterms are talking about law and order to control the crisis - not treatment. We need a larger focus on establishing pathways to drug treatment and ensuring access to treatment for all who want it.

Amid soaring overdose fatalities, many politicians are using the midterms to rally support for stiffer penalties for trafficking fentanyl—rather than focusing on curbing overdose fatalities and expanding treatment. statnews.com/2022/11/07/hea…

Startups are prescribing the mind-altering anesthetic drug ketamine to patients without medical supervision and sometimes at high doses, raising concerns among psychiatrists about safety. wsj.com/articles/ketam…

The Biden administration is moving decisively to combat a disturbing trend: opioid use and overdoses among pregnant women. The plan will expand access to withdrawal medications and medication-assisted treatment, which combines drugs to reduce cravings with behavioral therapy.

“The International Association for the Study of Pain said there wasn’t enough high-quality research to endorse the use of cannabis for pain.” bloomberg.com/news/newslette…

A new study shows that using marijuana increases the risk of developing heart rhythm disorder and atrial fibrillation (a-fib). “Weed can increase the risk of a-fib by 35 percent." usnews.com/news/health-ne…

“Many believe the emerging field could revolutionize the treatment of depression, substance abuse, PTSD, and other mental health conditions.” nytimes.com/2022/10/25/hea…

Young professionals in New York City are overdosing on fentanyl-contaminated cocaine brought to their door by a drug delivery service “Traffickers have found it easy and inexpensive to make fentanyl and are spreading it throughout the illegal drug market.”wsj.com/articles/fenta…

San Diego emergency rooms see a dramatic rise in marijuana-related psychosis cases as legal, high-potency marijuana products become more easily available. nypost.com/2022/10/22/san…

"Pregnant women are more likely to die of a drug overdose than the average woman of childbearing age, but less likely to be accepted for medication-based treatment." via @Emily_Baum nytimes.com/2022/10/21/hea…

Recreational marijuana will be legal in nearly half of all states if voters in five more states approve legalization initiatives in upcoming midterms. “It was only a decade ago when recreational marijuana was illegal nationwide.” washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/…