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  1. The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (3/3)

    The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (3/3)

    14/02/2014

    Conclusion of the article by Dr. Kevin Sabet

    Legalization is about much more than “live and let live” and not jailing marijuana users. Regardless of the law on the books, most jurisdictions in the US and Europe have already made it practice not to imprison marijuana users.

  2. The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (2/3

    The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (2/3

    13/02/2014

    Continuation of article by Dr. Kevin Sabet (2/3)

    Washington and Colorado are on the brink of opening their first retail marijuana stores. Uruguay is also following a model of state-based marijuana selling. What exactly will happen now is anyone’s guess, but we can make some educated projections based on what is already beginning…

  3. The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (1/3)

    The Changing Face of Marijuana and Marijuana Policy (1/3)

    12/02/2014

    In a long, well-documented paper,  Dr. Kevin Sabet looks back at the history of marijuna legalization and challenges a fledgling, profit-hungry industry ready to take advantage of the new green (gold) rush. Dr Sabet details the consequences that can be drawn from marijuana legalization while deploring the abuses of medical marijuana. This article will be published in three different parts, starting from today until Friday, February 14.

  4. Marijuana Policy : Let’s Open the Debate

    Marijuana Policy : Let’s Open the Debate

    06/02/2014

    Marijuana is by far the most widely consumed illicit substance in the world. In European Union, it has been estimated that marijuana has been used at least once by one in four of all 15- to 64-year-olds. In view of the scope of the phenomenon, it appears reasonable to question policies that are obviously ineffective. However, should we go as far as to regulate marijuana use? In any case this is the approach adopted by some. Rightly or wrongly? Let’s open the debate.

  5. We’re Back on the Social Media!

    We’re Back on the Social Media!

    04/02/2014

    After a period of inactivity on the social media, we decided to come back to offer new avenues for reflection and debate. Each month we will choose (or you will choose with us) one or more topics to discuss, whether or not oriented to the news. February will focus, inter alia, on the issue of marijuana decriminalization or legalization.

  6. Dianova Greetings

    MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014

    16/12/2013

    (Click on image to launch video) "Igual que un árbol crece buscando la luz, Dianova acompaña a las personas para que encuentren su camino por sí mismas" "As a tree grows in search of bright light, Dianova accompanies people to help them find their way by themselves" "Tel un arbre qui grandit vers toujours plus… Read more »

  7. Official EFR certification ceremony in Madrid

    Dianova in Portugal Receives EFR Certification

    02/12/2013

    On November 11th, an official ceremony was held in Madrid (Spain) to award the auspicious, 2013 EFR Social Economy certification  in the presence of the Spanish Minister of Health, social Services & Equality, Mrs. Ana Mato and of the President of the Másfamilia Foundation, Mr. Antonio Trueba. Ms. Montse Rafel, member of the board of directors of Dianova in Portugal accepted the certification on behalf of Dianova in Portugal, one of the 66 newly certified organizations.

  8. Representatives from Dianova Sweden visit Can Parellada TC (Spain)

    Exchanging & Improving Intervention Practices in Dianova TCs

    30/10/2013

    As part of the ongoing collaboration between the Dianova network member organizations, representatives from the organization's Swedish branch traveled to Can Parellada Therapeutic Community (Barcelona, Spain) to meet local treatment teams and review cooperation modalities.

  9. Dr Hugo España, Addiction Specialist

    “We can all be Addicts”

    15/10/2013

    Interview with Dr. Hugo España, addiction specialist and toxicologist by Amalia del Cid (first published on La Prensa.com.ni ) –

    Addiction is a risk of everyday life, but sometimes we do not understand it. As human beings, almost any human behavior can turn into an addiction, even a passion for soccer, Dr. España explains. In his opinion, this process is not only influenced by our genes but also by our experiences, our emotional voids, as well as certain substances called neurotransmitters, responsible for opening and closing specific "gates" in our brain.

  10. “Thinking Outside the box ” – Innovative Practices in Addiction Treatment for Adults

    “Thinking Outside the box ” – Innovative Practices in Addiction Treatment for Adults

    14/10/2013

    Innovative Practices : The project "Empowering My Life” to be published in a collective work this fall in Canada.