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Psilocybin Shows Potential for Treating Mental Health Disorders in People with Cancer and Addiction
One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests. A second new study found that treatment with psilocybin resulted in lasting, positive...
What Are the Signs of Addiction to Oxycodone?
Oxycodone is a powerful prescription opioid that can be an effective tool for managing moderate to severe pain. It is a semi-synthetic opioid derived from thebaine, a substance found in the opium poppy plant. [1] Though highly effective when used as prescribed by a...
New Insights on the Association between Genes, Gut Microbiota, and Mental Health
In a cohort study published in npj Genomic Medicine, researchers investigated the potential relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and comorbid mental disorders (CMDs). They found that patients with IBD and CMDs showed lower microbiome diversity and...
What Are Some Reasons to Not Take Illegal Drugs?
Navigation: Why Do People Abuse Drugs?, What Are Some Reasons to Not Take Illegal Drugs?, Physical Health Dangers, Mental Health Consequences, Addiction and Loss of Control, The Social Costs of Addiction, Addiction Treatment: What to Expect from the Recovery Process...
Professor Vicki Clifton Shares Discoveries About Placenta’s Influence on Maternal Mental Health
In a revealing Genomic Press Interview published in Brain Medicine on October 29, 2024, Professor Vicki Clifton shares transformative discoveries about the placenta’s unexpected influence on maternal mental health, potentially revolutionizing our understanding...
What Are the Dangers of Drug Abuse to Young People?
Navigation: Understanding Drug Abuse, Why Do Young People Abuse Drugs?, The Physical Dangers of Drug Abuse, Mental and Emotional Health Impacts, Academic and Career Consequences, Prevention and Support Adolescence is a time of exploration, change, and often,...
AI-powered Avatars Set for Mental Health Trials in India and Ethiopia
AI-powered digital avatars are to be trialled for people in India and Ethiopia who hear voices in their heads, as researchers try to adapt mental health treatment so they can be used effectively in low-resource settings. Mental health disorders affect almost a billion...
Can Legally Prescribed Drugs Be Worse Than Illegal Drugs?
Navigation: Understanding Legal and Illegal Drugs, Why Do People Abuse Prescription Drugs?, The Dark Side of Prescription Drugs, How is Prescription Drug Addiction Treated? Most people think of legally prescribed drugs as perfectly safe. However, if we take a closer...