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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...
2021 to 2023 Saw Rise in Cannabis Use by Older Adults
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 – From 2021 to 2023, the prevalence of current cannabis use increased among older U.S. adults, according to a research letter published online June 2 in JAMA Internal ...
More Seniors Are Regular Weed Users
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 — Add weed use to goofy jokes, outdated clothes, old music and other things Grandpa and Grandma enjoy that could potentially embarrass their kids and grandkids. Marijuana use h...
Chronic Cannabis Smoking, THC Ingestion Linked to Endothelial Dysfunction
TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 – Chronic cannabis smoking and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ingestion are associated with endothelial dysfunction, according to a study published online May 28 in JAMA...
Pod-Style E-Cigarettes May Have Higher Abuse Liability Than Nicotine Gum
THURSDAY, May 29, 2025 – Modern pod-style electronic cigarette (ECIG) devices may have a higher abuse liability than nicotine gum in individuals with no history of cigarette smoking, according to a...
Half of Youth-Serving Clinicians Screen for Substance Use Disorder at Every Well Visit
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 – Just over half of youth-serving clinicians report that they routinely screen adolescents for substance use disorders (SUDs) at every well visit, according to a study...
Trump's Surgeon General Pick Touts Psychedelics for Health
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. surgeon general has raised eyebrows for promoting the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, in a 2024 book and her personal n...
CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Down More Than 25 Percent in 2024
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 – Drug overdose deaths decreased by 26.9 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to provisional data released today from the National Center for Health Statistics. According to...
Sports, Exercise Protects Mental Health Of Growing Kids
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — Exercise and sports appear to help kids avoid mental health problems as they grow into young adults, a new study says. Young children who participated in sports teams and p...
Previous Estimates of Illicit Opioid Use in the United States Underreported
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 – Illicit opioid use may be higher than previously reported in the United States, according to a study published online May 9 in JAMA Health Forum. David Powell, Ph.D., from ...
Increase in Nicotine Pouch Use Seen Among U.S. High School Students
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 – Nontobacco nicotine use in U.S. youth shifted from 2023 to 2024 toward greater use of nicotine pouches, according to a study published online April 30 in JAMA Network Open. ...
Nicotine Pouch Use Doubles Among U.S. High Schoolers
WEDNESDAY, May 7, 2025 – The use of nicotine pouches nearly doubled among U.S. high school students between 2023 and 2024, a new study says. These pouches, inserted between the gum and lip, provide...