Jacob James Rich

I think the stigma issue comes down to semantics.

On person-first language, is there any evidence that it even reduces stigma? I see the person-first language as an arbitrary fad in academia to identify people who are not on "the team".

If stigma definitionally means increasing harm, then I see your point. I'm just trying to remind advocates that negative social reinforcement, maybe making something "unfashionable", is an important tool that can replace coercion.

How about stigma and harm reduction?

Cannabis isn’t the cure for chronic pain Marijuana has promise in treating certain sorts of discomfort, but some conditions still require powerful narcotics.

From me: Medical cannabis is not very effective in treating chronic pain, yet studies with flawed research methods claim that it can replace opioids. I also discuss why the idea of "medical marijuana" is typically a fallacy. reason.com/2025/09/23/c...

Surprised that you didn't find more studies outlining the association.

Using acetaminophen during pregnancy may increase children’s autism and ADHD risk | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health When children are exposed to acetaminophen—also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol—during pregnancy, they may be more likely to develop neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and...

Curious how your upcoming review will incorporate this Harvard/Mt. Sinai study and similar evidence that associates Tylenol with autism: hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-a...

An evolving legal landscape for marijuana and firearms Two recent federal court decisions signal a fundamental shift in how courts evaluate federal restrictions on firearm ownership by marijuana users.

New from me for @reason.org:

Lower courts are rejecting the federal ban on gun ownership for marijuana users. As these challenges continue, I expect SCOTUS will repeal 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3). reason.org/commentary/a...

You should see the Eiffel Tower.

Why Cheap Cigarettes From Other States Are a Costly Problem for New York City Rutgers researchers find that 17% of discarded packs had proper tax stamps, down sharply from 2011.

This approach has had great success in New York City. Now only 16.6% of cigarette packs are legally purchased in the city. www.rutgers.edu/news/why-che...

Cannabidiol and Liver Enzyme Level Elevations in Healthy Adults This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of daily prescription cannabidiol use on liver enzymes in healthy adults with a dosage similar to reported consumer use in unregulated products.

A new RCT in @jamainternalmed.com suggests CBD might be toxic for the liver. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

How DOGE Sent Shockwaves Through DC: Trump’s First 100 Days The Department of Government Efficiency reports $160 billion in savings amid legal challenges and other opposition.

Advocates for socialized medicine often tout Medicare's low administration costs, but that's exactly why it's riddled with fraud. As I explained to @nnworcester.bsky.social for @epochtimes.bsky.social, the program actually needs more staff to audit transactions. www.theepochtimes.com/us/how-doge-...

Historically, white Americans have smoked at the highest rate. Current smoking has recently aligned with other races due to whites quitting and becoming former smokers.

Illustrated data can be found at my publication site in Drug and Alcohol Dependence: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Events were exaggerated for entertainment purposes, but it was quite a privilege.

The opioid crisis in one illustration:

My latest piece in the Columbia Business Law Review discusses whether the Wages and White Lion case at SCOTUS might restrain the administrative powers granted by Chenery II. journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/CB...

What If This Is the Reason Straight Dudes Won’t Commit? - Repeller Why do so many men struggle with relationship commitment? Author Jenna Birch has a theory.

7 years ago, the eminent publication Man Repeller discussed a date with a "tall, dark and quirky math theory researcher": web.archive.org/web/20221127...