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Unlocking a New Hope: Exploring Effective Treatment for Meth Addiction
Meth addiction is a devastating problem that affects individuals, families, and communities. In order to address this crisis, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the science behind meth addiction and its social impact on society. Additionally, this article will discuss the current […]
Zuranolone New Hope For Postpartum Depression
Zuranolone, also known as Zurzuvae, is a new medication that is used to treat depression and now provides hope for women suffering from postpartum depression. It works differently from traditional antidepressants called SSRIs. Zuranolone acts on GABAa receptors in the brain, which helps restore […]
Beware When Searching for Drug Rehab Facilities: Misleading Websites Abound
Some websites have been crafted with the primary intent of misdirecting patients. Here’s how clients can protect themselves.
Are E-Cigarettes a Gateway Drug?
E-cigarettes may increase the risk of addiction to cocaine and other drugs, nicotine researchers suggest. While e-cigarettes eliminate some of the health risks associated with regular cigarettes, they are pure nicotine-delivery devices, with the same effects on the brain as cigarettes, according to new research […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 The next available date will be Saturday, April 24, 2021. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been hosting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day each year since 2010. The dates for Drug Take-Back Day usually occur on […]
Hemp is the CBD Rich Strain of Cannabis That Congress Made Legal in 2018
Hemp and marijuana are two different varieties of the same plant family, cannabis sativa. Both hemp and marijuana have cannabidiols (CBD), non-psychoactive chemicals that, according to advocates, can reduce anxiety, relieve pain and, at least in the case of industrial hemp, be a new type […]
Marijuana Legalization Continues to Grow: Three States Approve New Pot Laws
As the dust from the November 2018 election settles, voters in three states voted to approve new marijuana laws. Michiganders will soon have access to recreational marijuana, bringing the number of states that allow for recreational consumption to 10. Missouri and Utah voters cast their […]
Gaming Addiction: World Health Organization Recognizes “Gaming Disorder” as a New Condition
A certain segment of the American population, though fewer as the years go by, will remember the Atari 2600, the first home videogame console on the market, released around 1980. Obviously, this was pre-internet when it wasn’t uncommon to see at least a few neighborhood […]
Hemp Might be Removed from Controlled Substance List: Federal Lawmaker Lobbying for Legalized Hemp Farming in the U.S.
There’s a fine line or, if you prefer, rope between hemp and marijuana, though the two plants, have long been lumped together. Ever since the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, it’s been illegal for U.S. farmers to grow the once thriving cash crop. That might be […]