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By Jul 22, 2021
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The pandemic drove overdose deaths to a record high, but telemedicine may curb the trend

A new CDC report shows a nearly 30 percent increase in fatalities in 2020.
By May 7, 2021
Science

Ecstasy is a tool, not a cure-all, for healing trauma

There's a reason the therapy is 'MDMA-assisted.'
By Mar 3, 2021
Health

A novel drug to prevent Lyme disease is now being tested in humans

It could be available by 2023.
By Feb 19, 2021
Health

Can you overdose on weed?

You probably can’t blaze yourself to death, but that doesn’t mean there’s no such thing as a marijuana overdose.
By Feb 1, 2021
Health

The war on drugs didn’t work. Oregon’s plan might.

Decriminalizing drugs across the board isn’t as wild as it might sound.
By Jan 4, 2021
Health

Can CBD help you chill? Here’s what we know so far.

The cannabis and hemp extract can be found in everything from lattes to kids’ vitamins. But doctors are still trying to learn if it’s healthy.
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The case for rethinking how we use cancer drugs

Lower doses could save more lives, some oncologists say.
By Dec 10, 2020
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Shaming the public into smarter COVID-19 decisions won’t work. This will.

We can’t expect people to avoid risks entirely.
By Nov 9, 2020
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What happens when psychedelics make you see God

Drugs like ‘shrooms don’t just make people hallucinate. They can also help ease anxiety, depression, and other woes—but the effects may be even better when trips get spiritual.