Momentum for legalizing psychedelic therapy grows as politicians, physicians and media convene to urge reform
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Does drug decriminalization deserve another kick at the can?
Police are crucial to Portugal’s decriminalization success, a new study finds — yet their role is largely ignored in North America
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New drug centre to generate intelligence for law enforcement
The new Canadian Drug Analysis Centre will analyze seized drugs to help police trace the origins of illegal substances
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From homeless to the House of Commons: A MP’s journey through addiction
Kelly DeRidder speaks about her addiction journey, listening to people with lived experience, and how incarceration needs to change
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Canada’s psychedelic therapy gap widens as U.S. moves ahead
Canada’s cautious approach to psychedelic therapy persists as the U.S. accelerates research and funding
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‘Engineered for addiction’: WHO slams soaring nicotine pouch sales
UN health agency warns flavoured nicotine sachets are spreading rapidly among young people as regulators struggle to keep pace
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U.S. authorities warn World Cup visitors of fentanyl-laced drugs
DEA urges tourists to carry naloxone as synthetic opioid crisis continues across America
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Canada’s little known, little used female Viagra
Over a million Canadian women have low sexual desire. So why have so few heard of the drug designed to treat it?
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‘Ozempic personality’: When weight loss drugs quiet more than hunger pangs
Some patients report mood changes after starting GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, as clinicians examine its effects on the brain’s reward system
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Can cannabis treat opioid addiction?
Using cannabis for opioid addiction draws both praise and skepticism from researchers and people in recovery