by Christine Tatum | Jun 29, 2022 | Denver's Health, Media
The United States Food and Drug Administration on June 23, 2022, issued marketing denial orders to JUUL Labs Inc., for all of their products currently marketed in the United States, effectively banning the maker of e-cigarette devices and other vaping products from...
by Christine Tatum | Sep 20, 2020 | Denver's Health, People Making A Difference
Today, we caught the vision for a new effort to raise awareness about the potential health harms of marijuana use and the importance of seeking mental healthcare for addiction and a wide range of mental health problems, including depression, suicidal ideation and...
by Chris Thurstone | May 19, 2020 | Denver's Health, People Making A Difference
Today, KUSA 9News in Denver helped advance the mission of Mental Health Awareness Month with a panel discussion examining things to consider about mental health during in these days of the coronavirus known as COVID-19. I am honored to have been invited to...
by Chris Thurstone | Mar 30, 2020 | Denver's Health, Great Opportunities, Parenting, People Making A Difference
I am based in Colorado, so this roundup of resources offering help during the COVID-19 outbreak is state-specific. However, I hope it provides some ideas for others compiling similar lists. Regardless of where you are, please contact me if you have a link to share....
by Christine Tatum | Sep 13, 2019 | Denver's Health, Marijuana, Media, People Making A Difference
Dr. Christian Thurstone, director of Behavioral Health Services at Denver Health and a professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, recently told ABC Channel 7 in Denver he knows why teens and young adults get hooked on vaping. It’s the...
by Chris Thurstone | Aug 1, 2019 | Denver's Health, Media
I am deeply grateful to all of the Colorado physicians who took the time to recognize my work with a ninth consecutive “Top Doc” award in 5280 magazine. Thank you. Substance Use Disorder is one of our country’s most damaging and pressing public...