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Australia approves medical MDMA and Psilocybin

Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced it will legalise MDMA and Psilocybin for medical use. Starting 1 of July, psychiatrists will be allowed to prescribe the drugs to patients with treatment-resistant mental illnesses including severe PTSD and depression. MDMA is…

CBD is now illegal in Hong Kong

Hong Kong banned CBD this week, categorising it as “dangerous drug”, and its possession, consumption, and distribution now carry harsh penalties. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive naturally occurring compound found in the cannabis plant, and is used for various…

Ketamine to treat alcoholism, trial underway

A new trial is currently underway in the UK to treat alcoholism by combining ketamine and psychological therapy. It will be delivered to Seven NHS sites across UK, approximately 280, before determining whether to release it to the general public.…

Why soda can be as addictive as drugs

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Reducing or even totally eliminating soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight. But there’s nothing new there, right? What makes it so hard is the real question. According to Gary Wenk,…