Addiction

Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are gaining increasing attention in psychiatry. Studies suggest they may offer therapeutic benefits for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive–compulsive disorder, eating disorders and […]

A new study has found that collegiate recovery programs with multiple sources of funding serve twice as many students as programs with only one source of funding. These programs, particularly those that offer support groups […]

As the opioid epidemic continues to plague the United States, Narcan and other treatments that administer naloxone have emerged as effective tools to quickly reverse overdoses and save lives.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Gamma hydroxybutyrate—better known as GHB—is an increasingly popular illegal drug being used recreationally in Australia.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have adopted vertical identification laws, which require state drivers’ licenses issued to individuals under age 21 to be vertically oriented, with the goals of lowering the […]

More people are landing in the hospital with cannabis-related problems—and for many, a mental health condition is the primary issue, according to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.This […]

The massive national effort to return the Medicaid enrollment process to its pre-pandemic rules starting in April 2023 may have disrupted the care of people receiving treatment for opioid addiction, a new University of Michigan […]

The animal sedative medetomidine is increasingly showing up in the U.S. illegal drug supply, according to three reports released Thursday.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

For expectant mothers struggling with opioid use disorder, the stigma surrounding addiction can make it difficult to seek help.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com