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Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Matthew Perry and the ketamine boom: Expensive, dangerous and very 'en vogue'

The growing use of ketamine, including its legal and recreational aspects, is attracting the wealthy and famous individuals, raising concerns about misuse and lack of medical supervision. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
2 months ago
Canada news

KEY POINTS: What to know about Germany's partial legalisation of cannabis

Germany legalizes cannabis for recreational and medical use, with liberal laws
Adults allowed to carry, grow, and join cannabis social clubs after certain dates. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Health

Magic mushroom busts rose as psychedelics gained favor

Law enforcement seizures of psilocybin have increased nearly 3.5 times from 2017 to 2022, indicating a potential increase in availability of the substance.
Psilocybin is the most consumed plant-based psychedelic, with 11.3% of people age 12 and over reporting having ever used it in 2022. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Mental health

Laughing gas: How dangerous is the party drug? DW 06/04/2024

Teenagers often underestimate the dangers of nitrous oxide due to its legal availability and lack of warnings. [ more ]
www.vice.com
2 years ago
OMG science

A Neuroscientist Explains What Happens When You Take Dexies on a Night Out

Dextroamphetamines (dexies) in Australia are transitioning from study drug to club drug due to affordability and accessibility, but potential side effects in recreational use are not as widely discussed. [ more ]
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