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Psilocybin Exposures Reported to US Poison Centers: National Trends Over a Decade
PurposeWe describe trends in psilocybin exposures among adolescents and young adults as reported to US poison centers over the past

Cannabidiol (CBD) Products for Pain: Ineffective, Expensive, and With Potential Harms
Cannabidiol (CBD) attracts considerable attention for promoting good health and treating various conditions, predominantly pain, often in breach of advertising

Alcohol-related deaths in U.S. jumped 29 percent in 5 years. Here’s why, according to experts
In the United States, deaths tied to excessive alcohol use rose 29 percent in just five years, according to federal

Research shows continued cocaine use disrupts communication between major brain networks
collaborative research endeavor by scientists in the Departments of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychology and Neuroscience at the UNC School of

CBD products don’t ease pain and are potentially harmful, study finds
There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially

FMCSA issues active phishing alert: Scammers push fake safety audit claims
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published an alert for motor carriers with authority about phishing attempts by criminals posing

China’s Growing Illegal Pot Industry in the U.S. Should Spark Action
Top political leaders are wise to demand more information and stop the spread of these illegal operations. The link between

DUIC- Driving Under the Influence of – Cigarettes?
Everyone knows about the problems of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUIA) and under the influence of cannabis (DUIC),

‘Smart drugs’ don’t make people better at a problem-solving test
Some people try to get a mental boost by taking medicines that are designed to treat ADHD or to counter

Surge in Hallucinogen-Associated ED Visits, Hospitalizations From 2016 to 2022
There was a significant increase in hallucinogen-related emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations from 2016 to 2022 in California, according

NOT ‘Just Weed’: Four Times More Dangerous in Three Decades
“It’s just weed.” Spend enough time at parties or clubs and you will probably hear this phrase used in instances

FMCSA Registration Alerts
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