National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Main agency in United States for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine, and integrative health. The website includes a listing of health topics (A-Z), herbal and botanical medicine reviews, and clinical practice guidelines for health care providers.

HerbaZest- University of Maryland Medical Center
This online guide provides information on more than 60 commonly-used medicinal herbs, from aloe to yarrow. It details thepractical uses of these herbs, the evidence behind them, a description of the plant, how to take it, and possible interactions and side effects.

Organic Consumers Association
Online and grassroots non-profit public interest organization campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children’s health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics.

Weston A. Price Foundation- Nutrition Education
Nonprofit nutrition education foundation dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. Based on research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price, whose studies determined the optimum characteristics of human diets.

The Paleo Diet- Nutrition Education
Learn about the Paleo Diet from the founder of The Paleo Diet movement. The Paleo Diet is based upon everyday, modern foods that mimic the food groups of our hunter-gatherer ancestors (primal foods).

GAPS Diet- Nutrition Education
The GAPS diet was derived from the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD), with an adjusted protocol to fit the individual healthcare needs of patients suffering from a variety of intestinal and neurological conditions as a result of an imbalanced bacterial ecosystem within the GI tract. The GAPS Diet focuses on removing foods that are difficult to digest and damaging to gut flora and replacing them with nutrient-dense foods to give the intestinal lining a chance to heal and seal.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)- Nutrition Education
The Specific Carbohydrate Diet™ has helped many people with various forms of bowel disease and a range of other illnesses vastly improve their quality of life, and in some cases, people have complete resolution of symptoms. The diet was originally intended mainly for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, diverticulitis, and chronic diarrhea. However, it is a very healthy, balanced and safe diet that has health benefits for everyone.

Center for Food Safety
Non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy organization working to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture.

The Center for Mind Body Medicine
Mind-body medicine is based on the scientific understanding of the inextricable connection among our thoughts, sensations and feelings, and our mind, body, and spirit. CMBM’s approach to wellness is grounded in practical, evidence-based skills for self-care, nutrition, self-awareness, and group support. The organization teaches clinicians, educators, and community leaders to use the techniques of mind-body medicine (meditation, guided imagery, yoga and exercise, biofeedback); self-expression in words, drawings, and movement; and small group support to deal with their own stress and trauma.

HeartMath Institute
Nonprofit research and education organization with the goal helping people strengthen mind-body connections (heart-brain interactions). Their techniques have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and help people learn how to balance their lives. Website has links to resources including sets of “tools” and stress solutions.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Great resource for health and safety, including specific information for children’s health and senior health. Environmental health information including health effects from pollutants such as mercury in fish, carbon monoxide, and radon gas in the home.
Link to EPAs radon information page

American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
The goal of the AAEM is to promote optimal health through prevention, and safe and effective treatment of the causes of illness by supporting physicians and other professionals in serving the public through education about the interaction between humans and their environment.

Environmental Working Group
Nation’s most effective environmental health research and advocacy organization. Website includes information on key issues, news, research and consumer guides. Consumer guides include pesticides in produce, personal care products, cleaning products.
Link to Pesticides in Produce Guide: http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/
Link to Good Food on Tight Budget Guide: http://www.ewg.org/goodfood/

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – GET HELP NOW

CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP – AVAILABLE 24 HOURS. ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Rocky Mountain Crisis Partners – 24/7 Crisis Response for Colorado – GET HELP NOW

Offering 24/7, free and confidential, phone and electronic support. All calls and messages get immediate, expert, crisis care. Anyone in need of help can use these services. Crisis services are for anyone who may be depressed, stressed, overwhelmed by anxiety, thinking about suicide, or just needing to talk to someone.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Information for Patients and Families

Information from American Psychiatric Association, with educational information about PTSD including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, related conditions and more.

Trauma Research Foundation

Non-profit organization that is a community of researchers and clinicians who are committed to developing innovative methods for the treatment of people of all ages who have experienced trauma. In order to carry out our mission, we perform scientific research that translates into innovative body-based treatment modalities that can be used to help people heal from the impacts of trauma.

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk 

Pioneering work focused on integrating therapy with science for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. Dr. van Der Kolk has published books and articles describing his research and work on trauma and the effects of traumatic stress on children and adults. He focuses on studying treatments that address trauma effects on the mind and body – including neurofeedback, yoga, and more recently psychedelic treatments.

The Wisdom of Trauma – Film featuring Dr. Gabor Mate

Movie featuring Dr. Gabor Mate that explores the interconnected epidemics of anxiety, chronic illness, substance abuse and trauma. Offers a broad perspective with scientific research, case examples, experiences and insights to empower people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.

How to Map Your Own Nervous System: The Polyvagal Theory

Great post from The Movement Paradigm website. Information includes a chart illustrating concepts from the polyvagal theory to help understand “nervous system states” and how they apply to common feelings such as anxiety, depression, stress and more.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America

Nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occuring disorders through science, treatment and education.

Anxiety Self-Help Resources – Centre for Clinical Interventions

Self-help resources for overcoming problems with anxiety developed by psychologists at CCI (Australia). Site includes information sheets (downloadable) about stress, anxiety, and some self-help treatment options. There are also a series of worksheets to help find ways to manage anxiety symptoms.

Depression Self-Help Resources – Centre for Clinical Interventions

Self-help resources including informational sheets for understanding depression, including symptoms, causes, common behaviors and thinking in people with depression. Also includes a series of worksheets to help learn to manage depression and associated symptoms.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 

NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization. The group works to educate, support, listen and improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones. Website includes education about a variety of conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, psychosis and others. Information includes warnings signs and symptoms, different types of treatments, and other related behaviors and conditions (such as autism, sleep disorders, self-harm and risk of suicide).

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Source of support and access to getting help for those who may be at risk for suicide. Learn the facts about suicide, how to get help, how you can help prevent it, and resources for those affected by suicide.

For questions and more information about services available, contact Dr. Stacy Green.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.

SAMHSA Buprenorphine Information
Overview of Buprenorphine and how it is used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or quit their use of heroin or other opiates, such as pain relievers like morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone.

NAABT-National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment
NAABT is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public about the disease of opioid addiction and the buprenorphine treatment option. Their website has excellent information about Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Zubsolv, Bunavail), including how the medicine works, what patients normally experience, and FAQs. There is also information about opioids and opiate/opioid addiction.

Opiate Addiction Resource
The Opiate Addiction & Treatment Resource (OATR) is a website based in North America which aims to provide accurate, up-to-date information about opioids, addiction, dependence, withdrawal, and available treatments, including Buprenorphine.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Resource Center

Website with information about finding AA meetings by State throughout the country, and additional resources (Alcoholics Resource Center) for further reading and education.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Boulder County Meetings and Events

Boulder County AA website that includes a list of current meetings with descriptions and locations. There is a mix of both online and in-person meetings available. The site also includes other AA events in the Boulder area, in Colorado, and nationally.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Colorado
Colorado NA website with information about local meetings. Find meetings and get support convenient to your home. The Boulder area is part of the Colorado region of NA with meetings in Boulder, Brighton, Longmont and Louisville.

SMART Recovery- Self Managment for Addiction Recovery
Self-empowering addiction recovery program. This is an alternative to “12-step” programs such as AA and NA. Teaches people techniques for self-help, and self-directed change, while offering meetings to support you in recovery.

LifeRing Secular Recovery

Abstinence-based, anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgemental recovery conversation with your peers. LifeRing has a “3-S philosophy” that includes Sobriety, Secularity and Self-Help.

The Phoenix

Sober Active Community. Cost of membership is 48 hours of sobriety. Offering active based support groups, for all levels of ability. All led by peers in recovery.

Addiction Survivors: Peer Support Network
AddictionSurvivors.org is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing peer support communities for those with addiction disorders and their families and friends. This brochure focuses on the peer support component. Peer support can be found in non-healthcare provider groups such as: Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, Alanon, SOS and online chat/discussion communities.

Recovery Dharma

Peer-led movement and community dedicated to supporting people in recovery and finding freedom from the suffering of addiction and substance abuse. Principles are based in traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, which can offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.

For questions and more information about services available, contact Dr. Stacy Green.

Is Marijuana Safe and Effective As Medicine?
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) answers to questions about the use of marijuana as medicine, including possible risks and benefits of use. Looks at research and evidence based approach as much as possible. The April 2017 update includes information on marijuana’s potential role in helping the opioid addiction crisis, including research from NIDA that supports this idea.

Colorado Cannabis Website

Great resource for lots of useful information about marijuana use, for anyone living in Colorado or living outside of Colorado. The purpose of this website is to educate Colorado residents and visitors about safe, legal and responsible marijuana use by providing current and researched information on marijuana laws and health effects from all of the state agencies. CDPHE manages the site in partnership with a large team of Colorado state agencies and partner groups.

Marijuana Information- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)

Information about marijuana in Colorado. Topics include Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry, marijuana research, public health information about marijuana, and more resources. Marijuana fact sheets are available in multiple languages on this site – including information about youth use, tips for parents, information about pregnant/breastfeeding women and cannabis use, health effects, laws and responsible use, and more.

Informational Pamphlet about Marijuana Concetrate Products – Colorado MED

Educational information about marijuana concentrates including safe use recommendations, risks, precautions, and further resources. Here is a link to the same educational pamphlet in Spanish.

Health and Safety Advisories – Colorado MED

Regularly updated resource for information on advisories and notifications about safety concerns with marijuana products in Colorado. Advisories are listed by date. Includes information about marijuana and products that tested positive for contaminants (such as pesticides) in order to warm the public not to consume products they may have purchased.

Driving and Cannabis – Cannabis-Impaired Driving Safety Information – CDOT

Information and facts about driving under the influence of cannabis (cannabis-impaired driving), DUI, risks of mixing cannabis and alcohol and more. Includes sections with recent news, FAQs, and data for Colorado.

Medical Marijuana/Cannabis Research Library- Realm of Caring (RoC)

This is a fantastic archive of medical marijuana (medical cannabis) research. The “research library” gives links to scholarly articles on various topics in the field of medical marijuana. There are articles offering education on how medical marijuana can help conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, neuropathy, migraine headaches, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, and many more. In addition, the library provides information on cannabinoids such as CBD and THC. The Realm of Caring Foundation is a nonprofit organization known as the “charity of choice for the cannabis industry”. They serve anyone in need of more information about cannabinoid therapies.

Colorado MED Dashboard

The Colorado Marijuana Quarterly Market Update dashboard is a partnership between the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) and the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder and MPG Consulting. The dashboard uses data from the inventory tracking system (METRC) and other publicly available data. Data is updated quarterly. The dashboard includes information on marijuana sales, prices, testing, maps, social, and more.

Marijuana and Cannabinoid Research at NIDA

Discussion of the kinds of research on medical marijuana funded through NIDA. Studies include information on potential therapeutic uses of cannabinoids like THC and CBD, short and long term effects of marijuana use, and social and public health impacts of marijuana.

Medical Marijuana Research Studies in Colorado

Information from the CDPHE on current medical marijuana research studies in Colorado. Includes links for people who may be interested in joining a research study, and links to read more about the current studies funded by the state of Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Research Program.

Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Therapeutics – University of Sydney

Provides information on the science of medical cannabis and the discovery and development of cannabis-based medicines. Information on the fundamentals of medical cannabis and cannabinoid therapies, including definitions, history, medical and health benefits.

Research on Clinical Applications of Medical Marijuana (NORML)
Review of recent research on medical marijuana published by NORML. Discussion of clinical applications for medical cannabis in the treatment of certain conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetes, neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress, and many more.

Cannabis Myth vs. Fact – CU Change Lab

Research based information from CU Boulder’s Change Lab. Focusing on answers to questions about 4 main issues: Indica vs Sativa, Is Cannabis Addictive, Edibles vs Inhaled Cannabis, and Cannabis Effects on the Brain.

Leafly 

Website with information and various resources on cannabis including strains, products, CBD, and “cannabis 101” basic information.

The Cannabist
Source of current marijuana news and culture, research, resources, hemp, maps.

For questions and more information about services available, contact Dr. Stacy Green.