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DEA Formalizes End to X-Waiver; Expands Window to Administer MOUD Injectables
“The fact is that suboxone has been the gold standard in overdose prevention and meaningful engagement in opioid use disorder treatment. This is confirmed by decades of research that prove its efficacy,” John Puls, owner and founder of Full Life Comprehensive Care, told BHB.
Lawsuit Alleges Cannabis Firms Hid Mental Health Risks
NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with John Puls, an addiction specialist, who says the case could lead to warning labels, THC limits, and stricter regulations.

High-potency cannabis fuels state debates over psychosis and addiction risks
John Puls, a psychotherapist and addiction specialist in Florida, has seen similar patterns in his practice at Full Life Comprehensive Care, particularly among adolescents and young adults using high-potency products.
Inside the alarming rise of teens injecting black market peptides as an ‘easy’ way to lose weight and get tan
“It usually starts with working out and trying to look better,” Puls told The Post. “Then it becomes obsessively tracking calories, weighing food, and eventually it can lead to injecting peptides.”
Trump relaxes psychedelic rules as mental health research grows
Psychotherapist and addiction expert John Puls weighs in on psychedelic use as early studies are promising, but regulatory hurdles remain.

The Dangers of Online Sports Betting
John Puls, a psychotherapist and addiction professional, joins Erie News Now to explain how online sports betting can become addicting.
John Puls joins GB News to discuss the ‘manosphere’ and young men’s mental health
John Puls & Dr. Andrea Zorbas discuss why the ‘manosphere’ appeals to young men, and whether it fuels misogyny and extremism online.
Kratom under scrutiny in Minnesota
Psychotherapist and addiction expert John Puls joins FOX 9 to explain what the herbal substance is, why it’s being sold in shops statewide, and what lawmakers are proposing with new regulations.
Cigarette smoking in America plummets to historic single-digit low, new study finds
“Most of my patients use e-cigarettes and various vape products,” Puls told Fox News Digital. “They’re easier to conceal, can be used almost anywhere and deliver a much more powerful nicotine dose.”
Beyond the To-Do List: How to Master the ADHD Cycle of Procrastination and Hyperfocus
“The Pomodoro technique, or as I like to call it, the 25/5 method, involves taking frequent breaks while completing a task. This is usually 25 minutes of work, followed by a five-minute break,” says John Puls, a licensed psychotherapist and adjunct professor of social work at Florida Atlantic University.
What Does It Mean To Be ‘California Sober’—and Is It Right for You?
“California sober refers to someone who is sober from their drugs of choice, often harder drugs, such as cocaine, heroin or even alcohol, but they choose to use cannabis in various forms,” explains John Puls, LCSW, MCAP, a psychotherapist and addiction specialist at Full Life Comprehensive Care.
Does Medicare Cover Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation?
“Medicare will only pay for hospital-based detox,” says John Puls, a licensed psychotherapist based out of Boca Raton, Florida, and an adjunct professor of social work at Florida Atlantic University.
WHO Formally Recognizes Cannabis Vomiting Syndrome as Cases Surge Nationwide
“It is incredibly important to have a diagnosis code for CHS,” Full Life Comprehensive Care psychotherapist John Puls told NTD. “CHS was largely unrecognized and many people would enter into emergency rooms with the condition without receiving diagnosis because of lack of education and proper protocol.”
Mysterious marijuana-linked vomiting disorder gets official WHO code as ER cases jump
“In my opinion, and the research also supports this, the increased rates of CHS are absolutely linked to high-potency cannabis. Often, products are over 90% THC,” Puls told Fox News Digital.
$50 Billion in Opioid Settlement Now Being Distributed, Addiction Specialist Analyzes the Best Use for Money
Nearly $50 billion in opioid settlement money from multiple lawsuits related to the opioid crisis is now being distributed to states. NTD spoke with an addiction specialist about how the money could be best spent.
University Professor, Addiction Specialist Discuss Homelessness in Light of Supreme Court Case
The Supreme Court heard arguments about homelessness — whether cities can punish people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking. NTD spoke with a professor and an addiction specialist about the origins of homelessness, and how best to combat it.
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'The manosphere has a very rigid view of gender norms…'
— GB News (@GBNEWS) March 31, 2026
'Young boys are looking for identity and community.'
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