Tag: science
The History of the “Allergy” Myth of Alcohol Addiction
In 2022, it is still not uncommon to hear people claim that an addiction ...
Studies Investigate Antipsychotics as Adjuncts to Opioid Use Disorder Meds
John* grew up in a family severely impacted by substance use disorders. He started ...
Make It Make Sense: The Confusing Terminology Around Safer Nicotine
Nicotine vapes contain no tobacco but are routinely called “tobacco products.” A 2019 lung ...
After a Program Handed Out Heroin Pipes, Some People Injected Less
Smoking heroin and other opioids can help people to avoid some of the harms ...
The Prospects for TNX-1300, a Drug to Reverse Cocaine Overamps
Amid the overdose crisis, the bulk of national attention lies on opioids like fentanyl. ...
Can Ayahuasca Help to Heal Refugees’ Trauma?
A new study will seek to discover if ayahuasca is effective at helping a ...
High-Nicotine Vapes Don’t Increase Nicotine Use Compared With Smoking, Study Finds
A new study published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research suggests that vaping products with ...
Replication Study Confirms Vapes Reduce Heart Risks Compared to Cigarettes
A new in vitro study shows that aerosols from nicotine vapes do not produce ...
DEA Cancels Plan to Ban Five New Psychedelics After Heavy Pushback
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has withdrawn a controversial proposal to ban five psychedelic ...
People’s “Purposeful, Rational” Reasons for Mixing Meth and Opioids
People mixing stimulants and opioids is not a new phenomenon. Mixing heroin and cocaine, ...
