Study shows naloxone effective for treating overdose
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Aspirin Linked to Rare Form of Vision Loss
The wonder drug that relieves everything from headaches to joint pain, and lowers the risk of heart disease may come with risks for the eyes.
Don’t Eat Daddy’s Cookies: How to Talk to Your Kids About Pot
Explaining why pot is now like alcohol: okay for mom and dad, but not for kids
‘Magic Mushroom’ Drug Shows Promise in Treating Addictions and Cancer Anxiety
Suspended for decades after controversial results, research on the hallucinogen psilocybin is showing early promise in a new series of small studies
Human Rights Watch Report: Marijuana Arrests Not Harbinger of More Violent Criminal Activity
New York City police boosted arrests for public possession of marijuana in recent years, on the assumption that the action would improve public safety.
Is Medical Marijuana Safe for Children?
Like some cancer patients in states where it’s allowed, Mykayla Comstock uses cannabis as part of her treatment.
7% of California Drivers Test Positive for Marijuana, but Are They Impaired?
For the 20 states in which marijuana is legal, either for medicinal or recreational purposes, there’s a new challenge for law enforcement: judging whether stoned users are too impaired to drive.
Lessons from Bon Jovi’s Daughter’s Overdose
Stephanie Bongiovi’s case makes the argument for broader Good Samaritan laws and wider use of the overdose antidote naloxone
Two U.S. States Become First to Legalize Marijuana
For the first time, two American states have legalized the recreational use and sale of marijuana
How Cannabinoids May Slow Brain Aging
Marijuana isn’t exactly known as a cognitive enhancer but a new review suggests that the active ingredients in marijuana hold promise for preventing— or even reversing— brain aging and possibly Alzheimer’s and other …
Q&A With UK Scientist Who Gave Out Ecstasy on Live TV
Last month, Dr. David Nutt, the UK’s former scientific advisor to the government on drugs, gave 25 British volunteers ecstasy (MDMA) on live TV.
Does Marijuana Use by Teens Really Cause a Drop in IQ?
A new study suggests marijuana use could have an impact on American teens’ IQ, but how great is the effect?
Which Drugs Is Lance Armstrong Accused of Taking?
Here’s a rundown of the banned substances that Armstrong allegedly used to fuel his historic seven Tour de France wins
