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Scientists want to help drug addicts recover — by giving them psychedelics
Researchers have begun exploring psychedelic-assisted therapy for addiction recovery by administeri…
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Over 4 hours of smartphone use daily may affect mental health
Adolescents who indulge in smartphones for more than four hours daily could be at higher risk of ad…
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Brain damage helped these cigarette smokers quit, researchers say. The findings could one day help people overcome addiction.
Scientists who studied brain scans of smokers who coincidentally quit after experiencing brain dama…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Extreme heat can worsen the side effects of medications used to treat depression and bipolar disorder
Those who take lithium or antidepressants are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat, physicians s…
Katie Hawkinson
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George Floyd's girlfriend said he took opioids to treat back pain, and eventually became addicted
Opioid addiction is a widespread problem in the US, and opioid-related deaths have been on the rise…
Anna Medaris Miller
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CBD pills could help people cut down on marijuana use or quit altogether, according to a study of people with cannabis use disorder
Because CBD does not produce a "high," the study found prescribed doses can be used to replace the …
Canela López
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How to tell the difference between 'normal' and 'problematic' drinking, and what to do if you notice an alarming pattern
Insider spoke with Dr. Antonio De Filippo, the medical director at Delphi Behavioral Health Group, …
Canela López
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I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. But I've decided to decline all medications because the disorder is my superpower.
Gary Nunn has recently discovered he has ADHD, but he doesn't want medication because he says his d…
Gary Nunn
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Signs of narcissistic collapse, according to a psychologist who specializes in the personality disorder
Someone with narcissistic personality disorder could slip into deep anxiety and depression if they …
Julia Naftulin
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4 signs your child could have borderline personality disorder, according to a psychiatrist
If a teen shows self-harm, substance abuse, or reactive moods for more than a year, they may have B…
Julia Naftulin
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Yes, marijuana can be addictive - how to recognize the signs of cannabis use disorder
Researchers estimate that 30% of marijuana users will develop an addiction called cannabis use diso…
Lia Tabackman,Jason McKnight
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Sternlicht
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If you feel so awkward around people you avoid going out with friends, you may have social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder is a mental health condition and notably different from just being shy. Get…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Aaron Sternlicht
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Is alcohol use disorder genetic? How having a relative with AUD predisposes you to developing it
Alcohol use disorder can be genetic. The environmental and biological presence of excessive alcohol…
Carla Delgado,Jeremy Novich
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A large study linked cannabis use disorder in pregnancy to low birth weight and preterm delivery
Consistent cannabis use in pregnancy despite consequences is linked to negative birth outcomes, an …
Anna Medaris Miller
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Noom sells psychology-driven weight loss but former employees say they were unprepared for and overwhelmed by users' eating disorders, depression, and trauma
Diet app Noom says it using psychology to address the root causes of weight gain. Users suffering f…
Gabby Landsverk
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Psychoactive substance in 'magic' mushrooms 'rewired' the brains of people with depression in a small, promising study, scientists say
Participants took psilocybin in controlled settings alongside psychotherapy. The study authors caut…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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A report that Elon Musk uses ketamine could put his security clearance at risk — again
The Pentagon previously reviewed Elon Musk's security clearance in 2019 after he appeared to smoke …
Katherine Long,Jack Newsham,Mattathias Schwartz
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Demi Lovato is the latest celebrity to turn 'Cali sober,' trading in alcohol for weed.
People who are "Cali sober" minimize or abstain from alcohol and hard drugs and mainly smoke weed. …
Julia Naftulin
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What is binge eating disorder? How to recognize the symptoms and seek help
Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder and it's characterized by lack of control …