A recent New Drug Application (NDA) for MDMA-assisted therapy requested by Lykos Therapeutics has been rejected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This news has brought disappointment to many, including other researchers and veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) who were eagerly waiting for this treatment to be approved. Fortunately, there are still
Going to the hospital and getting treatment might include one extra step for marginalized teens. A new study by Los Angeles-based researchers finds injured minority teens who present at trauma centers who are Black, American Indian, or Hispanic, undergo drug and alcohol screenings more often than white adolescents. The same is true of female and
From occupational exposure on the job to accidental contact with contaminated surfaces, children tragically ingesting patches, and other accidental contact, it’s important to understand the risks behind fentanyl exposure. New products and other safety measures can help reduce exposure to this highly dangerous opioid. They can minimize both the long-term and short-term risks associated with
Kratom Abuse and Addiction - A Rising Legal Issue Kratom, better known as Mitragyna, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cultural practices. However, in recent years it has gained popularity in the Western world as an alternative to opioid withdrawal management and even
