#41: Marijuana & Vaping Addiction with Dr. Aaron Weiner, Ph.D, Psychologist and Addiction Specialist Sun and Moon Sober Living January 9, 2023

#41: Marijuana & Vaping Addiction with Dr. Aaron Weiner, Ph.D, Psychologist and Addiction Specialist

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Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified Psychologist and addiction specialist, and speaks nationally on the topics of addiction, behavioral health, and the impact of drug policy on public health.   He earned his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed his fellowship in Addiction Psychology at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.  His perspective is informed by years of experience growing and directing addiction service lines for hospitals and healthcare systems, the current state of medical and psychological research, and his own observations in private practice.  Dr. Weiner is the President of the Society of Addiction Psychology, a member of the Physician Speakers Bureau for the National Safety Council, and on the Science Advisory Board for Smart Approaches to Marijuana.

In this episode:

  • Defining addiction
  • The root of addictive behavior
  • Marijuana addiction
  • Latest research on cannabis 
  • Vaping addiction
  • How to speak to a loved one in active addiction
  • How to know if you’re addicted
  • Core pillars of a successful recovery program
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