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Weedless.org Authors, Editors, and Contributors
Brian S. Canfield, Ed.D.
Scientific Advisory Board, Clinical Research
Professor, Counselor Education at Florida Atlantic University. Founder of the International Association of Psychology and Counseling.
Richard Duhe, M.A., L.P.C.
Advisory Board, Mental Health Counseling
Mental Health Therapist with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and PTSD.
Leah Zuroff, M.D., M.S.
Contributing Author
Completed medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine, where she concurrently received a Master of Science in Translational Research.
Weedless.org Community
Contributing Users
The Weedless.org Community has shared firsthand accounts that provide unique insight into the struggles faced by chronic marijuana users.
Rachid Akiki, M.D., M.B.A.
Contributing Author
Entrepreneur with a background in medicine, mental health, and cutting edge communications. Attended Boston University School of Medicine.
Tania Sierra, M.D.
Contributing Author
Undergraduate degree from MIT with a dual major in Biology and Brain & Cognitive Sciences; medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine.
Chris Lee, B.S.
Contributing Author
Medical writer with a passion for educating patients and consumers. Background in biochemistry, biology, and neuroscience.
Michael M. Michaud
Contributing Author, Public Policy
Public policy and communications professional with a focus on the intersection of public policy and business.
Doug Cress
Founder and Director, Editor
Entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience with leading healthcare and life sciences companies. Background in psychology and media.
Desirae Quinlan
Contributing Author
Former marijuana user who developed cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) and has a passion for spreading awareness of CHS.