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Unfavorable Mental Health Outcomes Reported With THC Product Use
TUESDAY, Aug. 26, 2025 – High-concentration delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis products are associated with unfavorable mental health outcomes, according to a review published online Aug....
Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 21, 2025 — Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and s...
Quitting Smoking Tied to Recovery From Substance Use Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20, 2025 – Quitting smoking is associated with recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online Aug. 13 in JAMA Psychiatry. Michael J. Parks, Ph.D., ...
Taking One Step Can Boost Your Odds Of Kicking A Drug Habit
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Folks fighting an addiction can boost their chances of success if they also drop the smokes, a new study says. Addicts who quit smoking have up to 42% better odds of recovery, ...
Stigma of Substance Use Disorder Varies by Condition, Provider
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 – Health care provider stigma toward substance use disorder (SUD) varies by condition and provider, according to a study published online July 23 in Addiction. Carrigan L....
Only 36.8 Percent of Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Complete Treatment
MONDAY, July 28, 2025 – Only 36.8 percent of adolescents diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) complete treatment, according to a study published online July 22 in Pediatric Reports. Helena...
Few Discontinuation Symptoms Reported After Stopping Antidepressants
THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – Most individuals do not go through severe withdrawal after discontinuing antidepressants, according to a study published online July 9 in JAMA Psychiatry. Michail Kalfas,...
Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 — There are three common health emergencies for which all U.S. schools should be prepared, a new study says. Brain-related crises like seizures, psychiatric conditions or s...
Medicaid, Medicare Don't Adequately Cover Addiction Treatment, Study Says
TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 — Opioid addicts covered by Medicare and Medicaid are less likely to receive the mental health and substance use treatment that they need, a new study says. Addicts with public i...
Texas Governor Blocks THC Ban, Keeping Gummies and Vapes Legal
WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 — THC-infused gummies and vape pens will stay legal in Texas — at least for now. Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill on Sunday that would have banned the sale and use of THC con...
Psychedelics Can Help Cancer Patients Battling Depression
TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 — Magic mushrooms might be key to quelling depression among people battling cancer. A single dose of psilocybin provided sustained reductions in depression and anxiety among c...
Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research into Ibogaine to Treat Addiction
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression, and brain injuries. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week a...
Texas Invests $50M in Psychedelic Drug Research into Ibogaine to Treat Addiction
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 — Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression, and brain injuries. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill last week a...
Most People With Cannabis Use Disorder Remain Untreated
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 – Most individuals in the United States with cannabis use disorder (CUD) do not receive treatment, according to a study published online May 19 in Substance Use & Misuse. Brian ...
Fewer People Seeking Treatment For Cannabis Use Disorder
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 — Fewer people are receiving treatment for cannabis use disorder these days, even as weed becomes more potent and widely used throughout the U.S., a new study says. The p...