Category: Drugs
Is the Use of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Haram (Forbidden) or Halal (Permissible) in Islam?
Key Findings: Recent studies show that psilocybin may be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction, often outperforming other treatments. Psilocybin’s mind-altering effects conflict with Quranic …Could a Psychedelic Drug Help Fight Heroin Addiction? Rat Study Hints at Surprising Link
Key Findings: Rats given the psychedelic compound DOI worked 40% less intensely to obtain heroin after a single dose. The effect lasted 30 minutes and targeted serotonin receptors linked …
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Greater Addiction, Psychosis Risk: What to Know
Key Takeaways: High-THC cannabis products are tied to increased risks of addiction and psychotic disorders like schizophrenia. Global cannabis potency has surged, paralleling rising treatment rates for cannabis-related health …Psilocybin Therapy Enhances Psychological Well-Being in Anorexia Patients but Falls Short on Weight Restoration
This is the first clinical trial to reveal and document the potential of psilocybin-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. A team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), details …
Evidence-Based Strategies and Practical Interventions to Sustain Long-Term Weight Loss Following Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) Treatment
Semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy, is also available as compounded Semaglutide. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist primarily used as an anti-glycemic drug in type 2 …Study Shows Marijuana Use Linked to Lower Obesity Rates, But More Research Needed to Confirm Weight-Loss Benefits
As marijuana use becomes common in many states in the US, researchers are looking into its effects on health factors such as weight and obesity. A recent study (2016–2022) …