August 7 Supplement sold at gas stations sparks health fears as people report addiction symptoms Users of Botanic Tonics' Feel Free tonic report severe addiction, spending up to $3,000 monthly on the kratom and kava supplement that is sold at gas stations.
August 5 Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn Little-known nitazenes synthetic opioids evade standard drug tests while causing overdose deaths, requiring specialized detection and multiple naloxone doses.
July 29 Deadly substance under scrutiny as kratom byproduct shows up in gas stations, smoke shops Health agencies are targeting 7-OH, a synthetic opioid more potent than morphine derived from kratom, amid rising medical events and addiction concerns across America.
July 29 Health officials warn of dangerous substance available in stores across the nation Health officials are attempting to get ahead of what could be another wave of addiction by issuing a scheduling recommendation for kratom byproduct 7-hydroxymitragynine (also known as 7-OH).
July 28 DAVID MARCUS: I've seen enough human suffering in homeless encampments to know Trump's new policy is right Trump's executive order on homelessness gets it right. It distinguishes between financial homelessness and the deeper issues of addiction and mental illness requiring intervention.
July 22 Overdosing tourists in vacation hotspot are straining local health system Ibiza's ambulance services are overwhelmed, as a quarter of daily emergencies are linked to tourists experiencing drug and alcohol incidents at the island's popular nightclubs.
July 18 Here's what marijuana really does to the developing brain, according to a psychiatrist Brain specialist Dr. Daniel Amen warns that marijuana use in teens and young adults is linked to higher rates of mental issues as research on cannabis' health impact develops.
July 18 Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.
July 16 The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests Psilocybin treatment, or magic mushrooms, showed cellular life extension in aged mice, according to Emory University researchers. The study co-author discusses the results.
July 10 Should you try hypnosis to stop drinking? Here’s what the experts say Experts describe how hypnosis, the oldest Western form of psychotherapy, can effectively treat pain, anxiety and phobias — and potentially support those with alcohol use disorder.