Psychology

UBC hosts panel discussion about legalization of marijuana

By Patty Wellborn on February 15, 2018

As the legalization of recreational cannabis comes closer to reality, conversations have begun to focus on the implications for campus communities.

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UBC Okanagan Assoc. Prof. Zach Walsh says the government needs to do a rethink when it comes to medicinal cannabis as new research indicates more and more people are substituting cannabis for prescription drugs, including opiate pain killers. Darren Hull photo.

UBC prof points to a potential aid in combating the opioid crisis

By Nathan Skolski on December 19, 2017

As the opioid crisis in Canada reaches alarming new heights, claiming the lives of 2,800 Canadians in 2016, new research suggests that the controversial psychoactive plant kratom could help provide the relief patients, clinicians, and policymakers are looking for.

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Send the kids outside but let them take their devices with them

By Patty Wellborn on November 22, 2017

It may seem counter-intuitive to many parents, but a UBC researcher says children are able to engage in nature and have fun outside, even with a mobile device in their hands.

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Science confirms you should stop and smell the roses

By Patty Wellborn on November 2, 2017

Is it any wonder that most happiness idioms are associated with nature? Happy as a pig in muck, happy as a clam, happy camper.

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New study suggests psychedelic drugs may reduce criminal behaviour

By Nathan Skolski on October 23, 2017

Newly published research suggests that common psychedelic drugs—such as magic mushrooms, LSD and mescaline—may reduce criminal offences.

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Don’t dispense with cannabis dispensaries, caution UBC researchers

By Patty Wellborn on October 12, 2017

UBC researchers are cautioning policy makers not to alter a cannabis distribution system that – while not legal yet—works well.

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From left: Kimberley Kaseweter, Logan Volkmann and Geoff Coombs

Three UBC Okanagan students capture Killam Doctoral scholarships

By Pieter Uni on July 14, 2017

A trio of UBC Okanagan researchers have each been awarded the UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship, marking the first time in three years any nominee from UBC’s Okanagan campus has captured the most prestigious award available to graduate students.

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More than 1,650 students will receive their degrees at UBC’s Okanagan campus this week.

More than 1,650 students graduate from UBC Okanagan this week

By Nathan Skolski on June 5, 2017

For many, it’s one of the biggest milestones of their lives—graduating from university. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, nearly 1,650 students will reach that milestone this week as the university gears up for six convocation ceremonies.

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Assoc. Prof. Susan Holtzman teaches at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Talk—don’t text—in times of stress, says UBC research

By Patty Wellborn on May 15, 2017

A UBC researcher suggests it’s best to stop texting and instead make face-to-face contact when someone reaches out in need of support.

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