Do Warning Labels Work?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmD0
While illicit drug use in the United States is certainly a public health concern, the increasing use of legal, over-the-counter... READ MORE →
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Mechanisms of Drug Tolerance
by T. A. McNamee, MDNew data emerging from the investigation of the death of Michael Jackson reveal that the iconic pop star was taking very... READ MORE →
The Curse of the Nocebo Effect
by Rachel Danks, PhDThe placebo effect is a universally acknowledged phenomenon. In essence, if you think something is going to make you better,... READ MORE →
Marijuana Withdrawal Syndrome
by Dirk Hanson, MAThere are now several clinical trials showing that mice and dogs show evidence of cannabis withdrawal. (For THC-addicted... READ MORE →
NSAIDs – Prevention or Just Delay of Dementia?
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDMany epidemiological and observational studies have reported that the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)... READ MORE →
Medicate or Educate? – Just Pop a Polypill
by T. A. McNamee, MDAt this moment, a trial is underway in India. This trial, named the TIPS trial, involves a new medication — a so-called... READ MORE →
Clearing the Haze – Is Marijuana Addictive?
by Dirk Hanson, MAIn the past few years, as addiction researchers have been mapping out the chemical alterations in the brain caused by alcohol,... READ MORE →
Lithium as a Neuroprotectant?
by Sajid Surve, DOLithium is an elemental chemical found naturally as an alkali metal. The ionic form can be used to form salts which are readily... READ MORE →
Erasing Fear with Propranolol
by Jennifer Gibson, PharmDEmotional memories last forever. Evolutionarily speaking, it is advantageous to remember the important events in life. However,... READ MORE →
The Complex Emergence of Superbugs
by T. A. McNamee, MDEveryone seems to be concerned about drug-resistant bacteria, or so-called “superbugs” these days, and with good reason.... READ MORE →
New ‘Brain Games’ Exclusive Preview – Times Square Mass Mind Reading
This Sunday February 14th (9 p.m. ET), the Emmy-nominated Brain Games tv-show is back! Wonder junkie Jason Silva returns to our screens, teaming up with... READ MORE →
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