Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research

The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama

As Mr. Musk entered President Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known.

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Trump’s Focus on Punishing Drug Dealers May Hurt Drug Users Trying to Quit

Public health and addiction experts fear millions could lose access to treatment and prevention services if the administration’s proposed cuts are enacted.

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Trump Budget Draft Ends Narcan Program and Other Addiction Measures

A $56 million grant to train emergency responders and supply them with the overdose reversal spray, plus other programs that address addiction, could be eliminated.

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Six Things to Know About Permanent Supportive Housing

It has become one of the most common approaches to reducing chronic homelessness for Americans with mental illness and addiction.

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Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.

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Marijuana Dependence Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Two new Canadian studies are the largest to date looking at death rates and psychosis associated with cannabis use disorder.

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Alcohol Makes Me Anxious. Is That Normal?

We asked experts if alcohol can cause anxiety to spike and what you can do about it.

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‘The Interview’: Dr. Anna Lembke Is Scared About What Modern Life Is Doing to Us

Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.

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FDA Approves Journavx Drug to Treat Pain Without Addiction Risk

The drug, Journavx by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, blocks pain signals to the brain, making it nonaddictive.

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