06/11/19 Geriatric Marijuana Use
06/11/19 Geriatric Marijuana Use

Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

Geriatric Marijuana Use

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Detailing Addictions with Dr. Susan Blank, MD

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Susan Blank, MD, is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer for the Atlanta Healing Center. A graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, she completed a residency in Psychiatry and Neurology at Sheppard Pratt Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. She received her training in Forensics at the University of Virginia, and her training in Addiction Medicine in Atlanta at the Talbott Recovery Campus. She recently completed a Fellowship and Advance Fellowship training in Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Blank is President of the Georgia Society of Addiction Medicine and serves on the Advisory Board of the Georgia Physician’s Health Program. She is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Georgia Council on Alcohol and Drugs. Dr. Blank and Dr. Lori Karan co-authored the chapter on Tobacco and Nicotine Addiction for the ASAM Patient Criteria released in September 2013. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Board of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Forensic Examiners, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and a Certified Medical Review Officer. Finally, she can be heard nationwide every Tuesday on her weekly radio show “Detailing Addiction” on America’s Web Radio.

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Geriatric Marijuana Use: A Growing Trend with Dr. Susan Blank

Picture this: your grandma using marijuana. Sounds surprising, right? In this eye-opening episode of 'Detailing Addictions', Dr. Susan Blank dives into the unexpected rise of marijuana use among older adults. Why are seniors turning to cannabis, and what does it mean for their health and well-being? Dr. Blank unpacks these questions with her signature blend of expertise and empathy. She explores the reasons behind this trend, from pain management to combating loneliness, and delves into the potential benefits and risks.

Alongside this fascinating topic, the episode also covers other addiction-related news, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of substance use. Whether you're a senior yourself, have elderly loved ones, or are just curious about this shift, you'll find this discussion both enlightening and engaging.

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Geriatric Marijuana Use: A Growing Trend with Dr. Susan Blank

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06/11/19 Geriatric Marijuana Use
06/11/19 Geriatric Marijuana Use