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Category: Addiction News
Connection Between Heavy Marijuana Use & Psychosis Explored
Those who used high potency marijuana—with a THC content above 10%—quadrupled their risk for psychosis, according to a new study.
San Diego Considers Cannabis Cafes
Opponents of the idea cite drugged driving as a reason not to open the cafes.
Dramatic Rise In Fentanyl Deaths Marks Third Wave Of Opioid Crisis
From 2011 to 2016, Black Americans experienced the sharpest rise in fentanyl-related deaths with a 141% increase.
New Wrestling Doc "350 Days" Examines Sport's Mental & Physical Toll
“The fact that it’s shown as cartoonish on TV doesn’t mean that those bumps don’t hurt or cripple or ultimately result in pain pill addictions or other drug dependency issues.”
NIDA's Nora Volkow: There's No Evidence That Cannabis Can Treat Opioid Addiction
Volkow says that patients using cannabis for opioid use disorder treatment may be putting themselves at risk of relapse.
Macklemore To Receive MusiCares Award For Addiction Recovery Work
The rapper has been vocal about his personal experience with addiction and recovery.
Activists Want Legalization For Psychedelics
Oakland activists are holding a rally to push for the legalization of psychedelic drugs.
Whoopi Goldberg Talks Cannabis
Goldberg discussed the benefits of marijuana and her company’s mission to offer women relief from cramps with her products.
Are Women Less Likely To Seek Help For Alcohol Abuse?
A new study found that women were significantly more likely than men to believe their alcohol abuse would resolve on its own.