In recent months, kratom, a natural supplement derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, has been gaining a lot of attention in the U.S. due to its associated health risks and potential to cause addiction. Currently, the substance is in a legal gray area with...

Earlier in August, Donald Trump said his administration is now “looking at” reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous drug, which would bring the U.S. federal government closer to an approach already embraced in many states. According to Trump, he expected to make a...

According to a Winnipeg community resource centre, data used by the leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives to argue for the parking of a mobile overdose prevention site is misleading. Earlier in August, PC Leader Obby Khan said in a news release that the...

According to the results of a new study, Americans who drink alcohol heavily are more than twice as likely to develop significant liver disease compared to two decades ago. The study, authored by researchers from Keck Medicine of USC, was published in the...

Researchers at the University of Bath have created a portable and low-cost device that can instantly identify dangerous street drugs, even at very low concentrations. The device works similarly to an ultraviolet spectrometer, and can quickly reveal both the...

According to the results of a recent study carried out in the U.S., drinking alcohol more than three times a week can increase household financial vulnerability by making it harder to repay debt or handle unexpected expenses. The study, published as a working paper on...

A new study from researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem identified a specific "anti-reward" brain circuit that becomes hyperactive during cocaine withdrawal, contributing to emotional distress and relapse. The research, led by Prof. Yonatan M. Kupchik and...

A recent article published by Verywell and authored by Fran Kritz examined and compared the risks of consuming alcohol and cannabis. According to research studies, more Americans now use cannabis daily than drink alcohol every day. While public attitudes toward...

A recent article published by The Brighter Side and authored by Joseph Shavit examined the potential of using oxytocin nasal spray in treating alcohol use disorder and obesity by changing the way the brain responds to cravings and reward. Oxytocin is a hormone...