A Bad Test Result
I don’t know how often we question the findings, but it makes me think that a critical examination of our own procedures, say on a quarterly and yearly basis, might be a heck of a good idea.
Limits of Harm Reduction
We either do what works, as challenging as that may be, or we accept the consequences of failure.
It appears that America is experiencing a significant increase in the number of calls to poison hotlines that involve the use of psilocybin. I imagine that’s a direct result of the significant uptick in the number of people using the drug. If you weren’t aware, here’s a recent update:
Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.
From the text: “Since 2019, (there has been) an increase of 188% among adults 30 and older and 44% among 18- to 29-year-olds.” Impressive, although not necessarily in a good way.
Those calls to Poison Control would mostly be dose-related, I imagine. The higher the dose, the more likely one is to experience one or more of its less desirable side effects.
Which brings us to a real problem for the user: what is the actual psilocybin content of any particular dried mushroom? Does anybody know for sure?
Broadly speaking, psilocybin content in dried mushrooms can be expected to range from 0.5% to 1% of the dried weight. That doesn’t...
Psilocybin Use Dramatically Increasing In U.S.
From the text: “Since 2019, (there has been) an increase of 188% among adults 30 and older and 44% among 18- to 29-year-olds.” Impressive, although not necessarily in a good way.
Those calls to Poison Control would mostly be dose-related, I imagine. The higher the dose, the more likely one is to experience one or more of its less desirable side effects.
Which brings us to a real problem for the user: what is the actual psilocybin content of any particular dried mushroom? Does anybody know for sure?
Broadly speaking, psilocybin content in dried mushrooms can be expected to range from 0.5% to 1% of the dried weight. That doesn’t...
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A Bad Test Result
I don’t know how often we question the findings, but it makes me think that a critical examination of our own procedures, say on a quarterly and yearly basis, might be a heck of a good idea.
Detection Dilemma
Seems to me this is just another weakness in the plan to rely on border control and enforcement to stem the rise of synthetic drugs in the US.
Does Minimum Unit Pricing Work?
I'd have to call MUP a blunt instrument. One that does achieve its primary goal-- that’s important-- but not without possible consequences.
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Adventures in Shrooming
What is the psilocybin content of any particular dried mushroom? Does anybody know?
Hardcore, once more
Incarceration alone is almost never very effective— in fact, drinking may well resume the day the offender is released.
Adventures in Shrooming
What is the psilocybin content of any particular dried mushroom? Does anybody know?
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
Aging in Recovery
She emphasizes how much stigma is encountered by older recovering persons in the healthcare system.
Change, at Ground Level
...real progress has been made -- especially with the most challenging population, the very chronic, relapsing, “street" drug user.
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“It was never a problem”
That's important in a treatment context, because a history of multiple drug use means they will be tempted to focus on one substance -- their "drug of choice", whatever they may feel that is -- while minimizing the importance of the others.
“It was never a problem”
That's important in a treatment context, because a history of multiple drug use means they will be tempted to focus on one substance -- their "drug of choice", whatever they may feel that is -- while minimizing the importance of the others.
Autism Can Be Expensive
Anxious parents are seeking coverage for proven behavioral therapies and getting turned down.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
