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Cannabis, ADHD, and Quality of Life

As seen in Psychology Today. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorders in recent years, with an estimated global prevalence of 2.5% in adults and 5% in children. In the United States, prevalence among individuals between the ages of 4 and 17 years was estimated to be 10% as […]

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Obesity and Neurocognitive Decline

As seen in Psychology Today. Obesity is a public health problem affecting much of the developed and developing world, as it increases one’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, sleep problems, and a dozens of other chronic conditions that can reduce quality of life and potentially be fatal. In the United […]

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New Study Finds MDMA Effective in Treatment of PTSD

As seen in Psychology Today. There is a groundswell of support for the use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in the treatment of severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Though the use of the drug is still controversial, the results of studies involving MDMA in patients with PTSD have been nothing short of remarkable, especially considering the fact […]

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