Psychedelics and mental health: are psychedelics good for mental health in the long run?
Psychedelics, such as psilocybin, LSD, and DMT, have been used for centuries for their mind-altering effects. In recent years, there has been renewed interest in their therapeutic potential for various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD....
What Is Cannabis Use Disorder (Marijuana Addiction)?
What is Cannabis use disorder (marijuana addiction) and what are its effects? Also known as weed and pot, marijuana refers to the dried leaves or other parts of the plant Cannabis sativa. It is often smoked, though it can be consumed in other ways too (e.g., in...
Opioid Disorder Treatment
How Is Opioid Use Disorder Treated? If you have ever experienced severe pain, chances are you were prescribed an opioid (e.g., morphine, codeine) for the pain. Research shows opioids are used often…and misused as often. For instance, in 2018, health providers in...
Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Addiction: Your Questions Answered. If you are suffering from pain-related conditions, you might have been thinking of asking your doctor for opioid painkillers. But are opioids safe to use? Might they be addictive? In this article, I will answer a few common...
At What Point Does Substance Use Become a Disorder or Addiction?
Drug use is prevalent in the US. According to the National Survey of Drug Use and Health, 45% of Americans have tried marijuana, 50% illicit drugs, 60% cigarettes, and 80% alcohol at some point in their lives. We all use drugs—specifically, psychoactive substances,...Contact us
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