The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota and many other states has led some to conclude that the use of cannabis is always safe. And some have even (falsely) claimed that marijuana is not addictive. It is true that most people that use marijuana from time to time can do so safely and without significant physical or mental health complications. However, it has been estimated that as … [Read more...]
Recovery Month 2023 – Many Pathways to Recovery
MANY PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY Hope is real. Recovery is real. That is the theme for Recovery Month 2023. Recovery from addiction (and other issues) comes in all shapes and sizes. And the paths to get there are as numerous and varied as the roads to perdition that force some of us to confront our addictive behaviors. At LCL we meet our clients where they are and can help explore paths to recovery that … [Read more...]
Marijuana is Now Legal in MN – Should We Be Concerned?
Effective as of August 1, 2023, Minnesota will be among twenty-three states (as well as Washington D.C. and Guam) that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. However, the possession and use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law (marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substance Act alongside heroin, LSD and ecstasy, among others). Federal enforcement has been left … [Read more...]