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Researchers developing psychedelic therapy as a faster treatment for depression and PTSD
Researchers developing psychedelic therapy as a faster treatment for depression and PTSD

Summary: Depression is on the rise. Major depression needs medical care, as it considerably increases the risk of self-harm. Although...

Why Mixing Alcohol and Phentermine Is Dangerous?
Why Mixing Alcohol and Phentermine Is Dangerous?

Alcohol is a mind-altering substance that is in considerable amounts in some of the commonly consumed beverages. Nevertheless, humans have...

Criteria Update Regarding Commonly Used Anti-Seizure Drug
Criteria Update Regarding Commonly Used Anti-Seizure Drug

Summary: Recently, the UK MHRA has updated its guidelines, making it quite difficult for doctors to prescribe valproate to women...

Bridging the Gaps in Post-Overdose Care for Medicare Beneficiaries
Bridging the Gaps in Post-Overdose Care for Medicare Beneficiaries

Summary: A federal study reveals critical gaps in post-overdose care for Medicare beneficiaries, highlighting the need for timely interventions like...

Researchers Identify Six Distinct Types of Anxiety & Depression
Researchers Identify Six Distinct Types of Anxiety & Depression

Summary: A new study using brain scans, computer algorithms, or AI found that all anxiety or depression patients can be...

Some psychological interventions do more harm than good
Some psychological interventions do more harm than good

Summary: Many psychological interventions might not either work or even cause harm. Unlike medications, these therapies are not well regulated....

Vaping doubles the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men older than 20 years
Vaping doubles the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men older than 20 years

Summary: Vaping is generally regarded as a safer option when compared to cigarette smoking. It is partially true as tobacco...

Drug-seeking habits play a vital role in drug addiction: a study shows
Drug-seeking habits play a vital role in drug addiction: a study shows

Summary: Despite years of research, drug addiction mechanisms are not fully understood yet. There are theories of positive reinforcement caused...

Opioid makers profiting from addiction meds, cigarette makers gain from asthma and COPD.
Opioid makers profiting from addiction meds, cigarette makers gain from asthma and COPD.

Summary: Philip Morris acquired several healthcare companies in the last few years, including asthma inhaler producer Vectura for $1.52 billion....

How Long Do Opiates Stay in Your System?
How Long Do Opiates Stay in Your System?

The US is going through opioid epidemics, with a significant number of people abusing them. Thus, opiates have emerged considerable...

Most Americans Unaware that Primary Care Physician Can Prescribe Addiction Medications
Most Americans Unaware that Primary Care Physician Can Prescribe Addiction Medications

Summary: A significant US population is living with opioid addiction. Studies show that most of them would like to be...

Barely 25% of those Living with OUD Get Their Meds
Barely 25% of those Living with OUD Get Their Meds

Summary: Less than 4% of those prescribed opioids may need treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). However, a new study...