Oregon has become the first state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of drugs such as heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, CBS News reports. Read More
Pandemic Is Worsening Opioid Epidemic: American Medical Association
Evidence is mounting that the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the opioid epidemic, according to the American Medical Association. Read More
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Measures Pass in Four States
Arizona, Montana, New Jersey and South Dakota passed recreational marijuana legalization measures on Tuesday, USA Today reports. Read More
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Experts: Tell Public How To Manage Stress Without Alcohol During Pandemic
Public health messages are needed to educate people about how to manage stress and anxiety without using alcohol during the pandemic, according to addiction experts at McLean Hospital. Read More
Study Finds the Hallucinogen Psilocybin May Treat Major Depression
A new small study finds the hallucinogenic drug psilocybin was more effective than standard antidepressants in treating major depressive disorder, NPR reports. Read More
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