Massive study of adolescent brains puts “gateway drug" theory into question
Those who grew up when Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pamphlets were common in the school counselor's office are ...
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‘One of the last taboos’: breaking the stigma of substance-use disorders in academia
Those recovering from drug or alcohol misuse speak up — and say they wish more researchers could do so freely at work.
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Governor Signs Bill Expanding Access to Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Support
Gov. Maura Healey has signed an Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach ...
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5 Dry January Lessons From a Therapist Who Quit Drinking
Does Dry January already feel harder than you thought it would? These 5 lessons helped me when I began my sobriety journey.
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‘Treatment court’ seeks to rehabilitate nonviolent drug offenders
The 43rd District Court in Hazel Park has launched a new program that aims to find a more constructive approach to handling nonviolent offenders addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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Psychedelic drug therapy may address mental health concerns 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 study suggests. A second new study ...