Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) are chemically engineered substances designed to mimic the effects of traditional controlled drugs such as opioids, stimulants, and cannabinoids. These compounds ...

Use of antipsychotic and psychoactive drugs following surgery generally fell in various settings among those experiencing postoperative delirium, according to a study published in the Journal of the ...

Several studies have documented the positive benefits of psilocybin, the active ingredient in ‘magic mushrooms,’ for certain mental health conditions. Psilocybin remains a Schedule I drug under U.S.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – State health officials warned consumers on Friday not to eat PolkaDot brand Mushroom Magic Blend Chocolate Bars as they have had psychoactive drugs added to them.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mental health disorders and psychotropic drug prescription were linked to socioeconomic difficulties. The ...

SAN DIEGO, CA — There is a need for new, effective treatments for mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. Researchers are expanding the field’s therapeutic toolbox by investigating the ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Ohio might become the first state in the nation to classify kratom as Schedule I and designate all natural and synthetic kratom compounds as illegal drugs. This comes as Gov.

The past quarter-century has brought dramatic advances in the treatment of mental illness. [5] Several important psychotherapies were developed, but many of the key innovations were psychotropic drugs ...

Scientists have discovered direct evidence that people in Europe used psychoactive drugs during the Bronze Age, possibly as part of ancient rituals. Traces of alkaloid substances that originate in ...

Experts call for rehabilitation instead of jail time for people with addiction. Drug and alcohol-related jail deaths have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a recent report from the Bureau of ...

California wildfires are associated with a significant increase in psychotropic medication prescriptions — including those for antidepressants, anxiolytics, and mood stabilizers — for people living in ...