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Somewhere between “it can fix everything” and “it will ruin your brain” lies the truth about cannabis and mental health.

President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially ...

Recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing support for the substances among Trump's supp ...

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The move comes less than a week later after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to extend research to study ...

A psychedelic used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is expected to get a closer examination from the ...

The social media ad for a 2-ounce tonic called "Feel Free" caught Melanie Clark's attention because it promised she could eliminate drinking from her life while still feeling a buzz.

The drug is gaining favor in scientific circles for its ability to curb some substance-abuse disorders.

This naturally occurring substance, derived from an African shrub, has been used to treat PTSD, brain trauma, depression, addiction and other disorders.

SEATTLE — King County leaders voted to deprioritize law enforcement's response to some psychoactive drugs in order to encourage expanded research into their potential for mental health benefits. The ...