Category: Illegal Drugs
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms) Shows Potential in Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Early Research Findings
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), previously known as dysmorphophobia, is a debilitating mental illness characterized by an obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s physical appearance. Individuals with BDD often …
Patterns of Benzodiazepine or Non-benzodiazepine(Sleep Drugs) and Opioid Co-Use Linked to Increased Overdose Risk
Benzodiazepines/Non-benzodiazepines (Z-drugs) are drugs used in the treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders, while Opioids are primarily used in the management of pain; both drug classes are CNS depressants. …Study Reveals Significant Increase in Overdose Mortality Among Pregnant Women
In a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers have reported a sharp rise in overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum women in America for the period 2018 to …
Captagon (Fenethylline): The War Drug Dissolving Combatants’ Fear on the Frontlines
Fenethylline, commonly known as Captagon, started as a medical stimulant but has since become emblematic of the relationship between warfare, illicit drug trade, and human resilience in modern conflicts. …
Harnessing the Power of Exercise: A New Hope in Battling Substance Use Disorders, Study Reveals
In a notable meta-analysis conducted by a team of addiction specialists from the Université du Quebec à Trois-Rivières, the therapeutic potential of physical activity in assisting individuals with substance …Researchers Discover a New Therapeutic Target to Treat Drug Addiction
When someone is addicted to one or more drugs, their only obsession is to get their next fix, regardless of the consequences. Currently, no drug treatment with real long-term …Rush University: Opioid Drugs May Increase the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
In a recent study, US scientists have found that increased opioid use is linked to an increase in pancreatic cancer. For several years now, the United States has been …