Impaired memory functions from marijuana use don’t have to be permanent. New research on the impact of marijuana use among teenagers appears to corroborate other studies that suggest cannabis can be detrimental to the development of their brains. However, the recent study also suggests that abstinence from marijuana use for 30 days or more may reverse its… Continue reading Can Quitting Marijuana Improve Memory For Teens?
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Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
During a recent interview, Scaramucci discussed how Trump may change his stance on legalization in the near future. Anthony Scaramucci is predicting a greener future under the Trump administration. Specifically, that is, he thinks the president will legalize marijuana during his last two years in office. The former White House communications director offered his pro-pot… Continue reading Anthony Scaramucci Thinks Trump Will Legalize Marijuana
Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy
“It is certain that Dsuvia will worsen the opioid epidemic and kill people needlessly,” said one critical health expert. Amid controversy and despite warnings from some in the medical community, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week green-lit a new opioid called Dsuvia, a drug estimated to be 10 times as strong as fentanyl. … Continue reading Opioid 10 Times Stonger Than Fentanyl Approved By FDA Amid Controversy
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor On Addiction: I Wouldn’t Be Who I Am Now
Taylor reveals that it’s only been within the past year that he’s finally become a fan of who he is. Slipknot’s Corey Taylor says there’s a lot about his own recovery and his new attitude towards it on his band’s new album and their Halloween single, “All Out Life.” Taylor has spoken openly about his struggles… Continue reading Slipknot’s Corey Taylor On Addiction: I Wouldn’t Be Who I Am Now
Chris Cornell’s Family Sues His Doctor Over Singer’s Suicide
Vicky Cornell believes the doctor negligently prescribed her husband mood-altering drugs. Chris Cornell shocked the rock world when he suddenly took his own life in May last year. Now his wife, Vicky Cornell, and their children are suing the doctor who prescribed Chris a slew of prescription drugs that Vicky believes led him to his death.… Continue reading Chris Cornell’s Family Sues His Doctor Over Singer’s Suicide
How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
Researchers explored how alcohol affects memories in a recent study. While it’s long been known that alcohol affects the brain’s reward pathways, a new study has shed light on exactly how this happens and how it affects memories made while under the influence. According to Inverse, Brown University researchers have proven that alcohol “affects a… Continue reading How Alcohol "Hijacks" Dopamine Pathways
Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
“More than 60% of rural moms with opioid use disorder give birth locally. These rural hospitals may have more limited capacity to care for them and their babies.” The opioid epidemic has meant that more rural moms and babies are affected by drug abuse, often requiring specialized care at hospitals that are located far from… Continue reading Births Affected By Opioids Continue To Rise Among Rural Women
One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
What if the government used the natural disaster coordinated system to mitigate the opioid epidemic? In Snohomish County in Western Washington, officials are taking a unique approach to the opioid crisis by declaring it a life-threatening emergency, as if it were a natural disaster. As overdose deaths are threatening more lives than hurricanes and mud… Continue reading One Washington County Is Treating The Opioid Crisis As A Natural Disaster
Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Researchers found that drinking increased in all subgroups of the population, and most steeply among women, the elderly and minorities. Americans are spending more on alcohol than ever before and are also reporting higher rates of alcohol use disorder, all while beverage companies are increasing their budgets for alcohol advertising. Surprisingly, more than a quarter… Continue reading Americans Are Drinking And Spending More On Alcohol
Warnings Featuring Diseased Body Parts Make Smokers Think Twice
A recent study aimed to find which features made picture warnings the most effective. When it comes to the effectiveness of warnings on tobacco products, a picture is worth a thousand words—particularly if that picture features a diseased or damaged body part caused by smoking. Those types of warnings are the most effective at getting… Continue reading Warnings Featuring Diseased Body Parts Make Smokers Think Twice