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Strong Weed Is No Reason for Prohibition

New research on cannabis use could reshape the debate around marijuana legalization and revive old arguments for restricting legal markets.

Reason · Aug 27

Psychiatry Review Urges Treating Depression in Pregnancy, Finding Little Evidence of Serious Harm from SSRIs

A JAMA Psychiatry review says untreated depression in pregnancy carries real risks, and SSRIs show little evidence of serious harm.

Medical Daily · Aug 15

I Tried a Nine Perfect Strangers-Style Psychedelic Retreat as a Total Newbie – and It Was Seriously Eye-Opening

Searches for psychedelic retreats are on the rise – but are they safe? I went to a luxury retreat, minus the shrooms, and asked the experts for answers.

Marie Claire · May 30, 2025

Shroom compound psilocybin shows promise for bipolar disorder in early trial

An early trial hints that psilocybin could be a safe and effective treatment for depressive episodes in bipolar II disorder and should be studied further.

LiveScience · Dec 6, 2023

A Study Finds 'No Evidence' That Decriminalization Boosted Drug-Related Deaths in Oregon

The researchers reached a similar conclusion about overdose trends in Washington, where penalties for simple possession were reduced in 2021.

Reason · Sep 27, 2023

How Oregon's drug policy impact overdose

Overdoses slightly increased following decriminalization in the Northwest, but policy isn't to blame, experts say

Salon · Sep 27, 2023

ADHD meds don't predict drug use: study

New research in JAMA Psychiatry found no association between taking Ritalin and struggling with substance use

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

The Presence Of Drugs In Party Scene Increased Over A Five-Year Span

A study found the increase of drug have used for recreational purposes as it has been common among teens and young adults.

Zenger · May 29, 2023

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why

Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Can Air Pollution Make You Depressed? Public Health Experts Explain Worrying New Data

Two new studies show a link between long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants and detrimental mental health effects.

Inverse · Feb 19, 2023