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Propublicaworld33 days ago
ProPublica and Lexington Herald-Leader Seek Former Clients and Staff Accounts of Addiction Recovery Care
ProPublica and the Lexington Herald-Leader are collecting experiences from current and former clients and staff of Addiction Recovery Care. The organizations previously reported on billing allegations involving Kentucky Medicaid.
themarketherald.com.auscience33 days ago
Psilocybin Trial Shows Reduced Cocaine Use in Small Study
A randomized trial of 40 participants found that a single dose of psilocybin produced higher abstinence rates from cocaine compared with placebo after six months. The study tested a treatment approach that had not previously been examined for cocaine addiction.
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slate.comscience39 days ago
Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous Gain Popularity in Alcohol Treatment
Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions but faces criticism for its focus on abstinence and religious elements. More people are turning to other approaches including medication and harm reduction. One patient described her experience with AA meetings as unhelpful and sometimes u…
montrealgazette.comfinance44 days ago
Cannabis Use Disorder Affects an Estimated 30 Percent of Users, CDC Says
Personal accounts and medical experts describe how high-THC cannabis products have contributed to cannabis use disorder for a growing number of users. Daily cannabis consumption now exceeds daily alcohol use in the United States for the first time. Withdrawal symptoms and long-te…
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics48 days ago
President Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting Ibogaine Research for Mental Health Issues
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to encourage research on the psychedelic substance ibogaine for treating conditions including substance use disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This action follows the introduction of over 220 psychedelic…
Statscience55 days ago
Study Examines Delayed Hepatitis B Vaccination Policy Impacts on Infants
New studies estimate that a recent U.S. policy change delaying hepatitis B vaccination for most infants could result in additional infections and higher health care costs. The policy, adopted late last year, reversed a longstanding recommendation. Separate reports address public…