Cannabinoid Medications Make Pain Feel Less Unpleasant and More Tolerable
A new study reveals cannabinoid medications may not reduce pain itself, but instead make pain feel less unpleasant and more tolerable.... Read More...
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Sugar Pills Provide Relief for Those with Chronic Pain
According to a new study, placebo sugar pills appear to relieve pain as effectively as medication for almost half of patients who suffer chronic pain. Researchers report those with chronic pain who received sugar pills felt a 30% reduction in symptoms.... Read More...
ADHD May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A new study reports those with ADHD are at an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study reveals people with ADHD are twice as likely to develop early onset Parkinson's between the ages of 21-66. Additionally, those who are prescribed stimulant medications to help reduce ADHD symptoms, including Ritalin and Adderal, are at a 6-8 times increased risk of developing Parkinson's.... Read More...
Big Data Approach to Drug Discovery Leads to New Epilepsy Target
CRAFT, a new computational framework designed to aid in drug discovery, has helped researchers identify a potential new target for the treatment of epilepsy. ... Read More...
Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward
Using mouse models, researchers found bile diversion surgery reduced cocaine induced increases in dopamine release and cocaine related behaviors. Researchers believe bariatric surgery or the consumption of a synthetic bile drug may help curb cocaine addiction in humans.... Read More...
Potent Psychedelic DMT Mimics Near Death Experience in the Brain
Researchers report DMT, the psychoactive compound of ayahuasca, can mimic actual near death experiences in healthy subjects.... Read More...
Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain
Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction. ... Read More...
Researchers Develop Drugs with Potential to Curb Smoking
Researchers have developed more than a dozen new potential drug candidates they believe have the potential to curb smoking addiction by slowing how nicotine is broken down in the body.... Read More...
The Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Science
Researchers explore why using hallucinogens to treat an array of mental health disorders is becoming more popular.... Read More...
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental Health
Researchers explore the potential benefits of using hallucinogens for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.... Read More...
CBD Oil Study Shows Significant Improvements in Patients with Treatment Resistant Epilepsy
A new study reveals CBD oil significantly improves seizure frequency and other symptoms in people with treatment resistant epilepsy. ... Read More...
Can Medical Marijuana Help Treat Intractable Epilepsy?
A new study considers the medical benefits of using marijuana to help treat epilepsy which can not be controlled with standard anticonvulsants.... Read More...