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New JAMA Study Challenges Cannabis Psychosis Fears

Cannabis and mental health remain one of the most controversial topics in medicine today. In this video, we review a major JAMA Network Open study examining whether state cannabis legalization was associated with increased psychosis-related healthcare utilization — and discuss what the findings actually showed.

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GWCIM Cognitive Open House March 1, 2026

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•By Mikhail Kogan

GWCIM Cognitive Open House March 1, 2026

In this virtual Open House, we go deep into the most recent controlled clinical trial on ReCODE, Dr Dale Bredesen's program. Additional details are here: https://www.apollohealthco.com/rct-2025/. In addition, we discussed a recent randomized controlled trial of microdosing of cannabis showing significant memory improvement in patients with moderate Alzheimer's disease. Here is the link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41160... Lastly, we had many great questions and updates from all GWCIM memory program team members.

Do Alzheimer’s Drugs Really Work? New Review Says Benefits Are ‘Trivial’—Here’s What Matters More

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June 13, 2026•By Mikhail Kogan

Do Alzheimer’s Drugs Really Work? New Review Says Benefits Are ‘Trivial’—Here’s What Matters More

A major new systematic review is challenging the narrative around Alzheimer’s medications. Are drugs like lecanemab and donanemab truly changing outcomes—or offering only modest benefits? In this video, Dr. Mikhail Kogan (George Washington University Center for Integrative Medicine) breaks down the latest evidence, including a large meta-analysis of over 20,000 patients, and explains what it really means for patients, families, and clinicians. While newer anti-amyloid therapies may slow decline slightly, the overall clinical impact remains debated—especially when weighed against risks like brain swelling (ARIA), cost, and treatment burden. More importantly, we discuss what does move the needle: a comprehensive, root-cause approach to cognitive decline—addressing inflammation, metabolic health, toxins, sleep, and more.

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Holding Two Truths: IFS and the Fragmented Inner World of the Caregiver

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May 4, 2026•By Sally Novak

Holding Two Truths: IFS and the Fragmented Inner World of the Caregiver

Feeling caregiver exhaustion? Learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help you understand your inner 'Manager,' 'Exile,' and 'Firefighter' and find balance. Discover support at GWCIM.