Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome — with severe vomiting, abdominal pain and temporary relief through compulsive hot bathing — is increasingly affecting adolescents and young adults.
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We found teenagers who’d had traumatic experiences by age 12 were more likely to be vaping regularly at 15.
More and more people are seeking medical help for problems related to ketamine use.
People with mental health concerns are more likely to start vaping, have worse symptoms while vaping and find it harder to quit.
Humans have watched and learned from animals who treat their ills with bioactive plants. This animal wisdom has a scientific name: zoopharmacognosy.
Do you know zoopharmacognosy is? Some animals use trees to treat themselves.
Taking these drugs to treat COVID-19 without medical advice has caused poisonings and death.
Some 80% of young people will experience a traumatic event by the time they become an adult. Here’s how teachers and parents can support them.
A number of monkey species eat rough leaves, soils and charcoal to treat or prevent diseases.
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