Oregon closer to magic mushroom therapy, but has setback
Oregon was taking a major step Friday in its pioneering of legalized psilocybin therapy with the graduation of the first…
Ask the Pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?
By Dr. Maria H. Rahmandar, American Academy of Pediatrics As more countries and regions vote to legalize cannabis for medical…
‘The Last of Us’ fungus zombies are fictional, but real fungi can infect people, and they’re becoming more resistant
Many of the people watching The Last of Us are likely there for the zombies. I love the zombies too,…
U.S. study suggests daily marijuana use raises risk of heart disease
By Hunter Boyce, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Daily marijuana use can raise a person’s risk of coronary artery disease by a…
Advocates, MPs call on feds to expand access to psychedelic treatment
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she wants Canada to consider expanding access to psychedelic drugs as medical treatments. On…
Free after 14 years in prison for selling medical weed, California man aims to change US law
By Gillian Brassil, McClatchy Washington Bureau It’s the little things — going to the grocery store, cleaning the house, finishing…
Scientists explore using psychedelics to treat alcohol, drug disorders
By Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times Melanie Senn’s father, long dead, appeared to her as she lay back in…
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
By David Fraser, The Canadian Press Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to…
Cannabis and the brain: The side-effects of smoking weed
Cannabis is the third most-consumed psychoactive substance in the world, after alcohol and nicotine, and many people considering using cannabis,…
B.C. music festival visitors more likely to use drug-checking services: Interior Health
Festival goers are more likely to buy drugs at a venue and have them tested prior to use if a…