by GalenMH | Jun 7, 2024 | Addiction
The risks and consequences of marijuana use for young adults. KEY POINTS Millions of teenagers in the United States use marijuana. “Weed” may be the only emotional relief, albeit temporary, some teens can find. Young people who are depressed are more likely to use...
by GalenMH | Jun 7, 2024 | Depression
There are multiple major benefits from becoming active. KEY POINTS Exercise helps substance abusers kick habits. Brain chemicals are enhanced and new connections made with exercise. Depression levels plummet with exercise. Exercise is safe and effective, and...
by GalenMH | Jun 7, 2024 | Depression
“Magic” mushrooms KEY POINTS Clinical studies have shown psilocybin from “magic mushrooms” improves depression. Psychiatric researchers at Harvard, Yale, Washington University, Stanford and more are studying psychedelics. The FDA may legalize psilocybin...
by GalenMH | Jun 7, 2024 | Addiction
Naltrexone may be a wonder drug but getting patients to take it is a challenge. KEY POINTS Naltrexone, like its cousin naloxone (Narcan), is a wonder drug but getting patients to take it is not easy. Lack of treatment adherence may be genetic, but women and men also...
by GalenMH | Jun 7, 2024 | Psychopharmacology
Medication for reversing overdose is life-saving—if used quickly and correctly. KEY POINTS Fentanyl is a major threat causing overdose deaths in the United States. Young people are unknowingly taking fentanyl and dying. Fentanyl smoking is contributing to overdose...
