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Mathematical Model Illuminates Potential of Safe Consumption Sites

New research aims to put numbers on how safe consumption sites (also known as overdose prevention sites, or OPS) can…

January 18, 2024

Watch: Stigma Hampers Recruitment for Nicotine Research

Dr. Paul Newhouse has been studying nicotine for three decades, but it’s only in the last few years that he’s…

October 16, 2023

California Campaign for $5 Billion Psychedelic Research Agency Is Live

Signature-gathering has officially kicked off to qualify an initiative for California’s 2024 ballot that would spend $5 billion to create…

October 10, 2023

Watch: Exploring the Overlooked Benefits of Nicotine

Dr. Paul Newhouse has been researching nicotine for over 30 years. He’s been doing this since long before nicotine became…

September 29, 2023

Psilocybin Helps With Major Depressive Disorder, Research Finds

When a group of adults with depression were given psilocybin, they saw much bigger improvements in their mental health compared…

September 7, 2023

Cannabis “Significantly” Associated With Lower Unregulated Opioid Use

A new federally funded study has found that marijuana is “significantly” associated with reduced opioid cravings for people using them…

August 11, 2023

Flavor Advice Boosts Chances of Switching From Cigarettes to Vapes

People are more likely to quit smoking through vapes if they receive help in choosing the right flavor for them,…

August 11, 2023

Stigma and Misinformation Maintain the Devastating Toll of Lung Cancer

August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day. Although this is the 12th iteration of an annual bid to spread awareness,…

July 31, 2023

Journal Retracts Study That Linked Vaping to Liver Disease

A study linking the use of nicotine vapes to liver disease has been retracted after its authors failed to reply…

July 21, 2023

The Psychedelic Preparedness Scale: A Tool to Optimize Trip Outcomes

The journey itself is only one part of the psychedelic experience. But while many people are now recognizing the need…

July 17, 2023