Politics Northwest | Mary Jane goes to Olympia | Seattle Times Newspaper

Fresh on the heels of news about the New Jersey legislature's approval of marijuana used for medicinal purposes, and a proposal in California to decriminalize use of marijuana by adults, here is a story about bills being discussed in Washington.

I am posting these links here because I believe the medical benefits of marijuana for individuals with disorders such as TS ought to be explored, and I would like to see an end to the stigma surrounding the use of "alternative" treatments.

New study notes rise in mental health issues in young people

The study does not seem to answer any of the questions it raises. Is the increase in mental health issues related to a focus on external factors such as wealth and appearance, or is it an artifact due to increased awareness of mental health issues and an increased tendency to report problems and use available services?

Muse looks at autism

This month's issue of Muse magazine features articles on autism, including essays by Temple Grandin and Daniel Tammet (referenced in an earlier post by The Fool). Check it out, share it with your children.

Is natural selection contributing to the rise in autism rates?

http://www.livescience.com/health/evolution-causes-sickness-100111.html

Just breathe, again

http://www.physorg.com/news178374999.html

Is this why controlling breathing helps? Thanks to Hoagies.

Pearl Jam - Just Breathe

New research on the biological basis for ADHD

The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Washington Post published on article on the study here. Thanks to the 2E Newsletter for the link.