The Link between Schizophrenia and Marijuana Use

The Link between Schizophrenia and Marijuana Use By, Julia Brownfield, MPHE Director of Programs Springs Recovery Connection   Marijuana is dried leaves, flowers, and stems derived from the hemp plant. The plant contains a mind-altering chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the part of the plant that gets you high, and it’s also highly addictive….

Health Disparities and Substance Use Disorder

Health Disparities and Substance Use Disorder By Julia Brownfield, MPHE Director of Programs, Springs Recovery Connection Health disparities related to substance use disorder (SUD) can be defined as those preventable differences in the burden experienced by individuals based on specific demographics that exacerbate their vulnerability (1). Such demographic factors include race, ethnicity, education level, gender,…