The Trippy New Era : Returning to Hallucinogens as a Treatment for Addiction

The Trippy New Era : Returning to Hallucinogens as a Treatment for Addiction

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It is as a treatment for alcoholism that hallucinogens may hold the greatest addiction-related promise. A recent meta-study of six LSD research trials conducted in the '60s and '70s and involving over 500 people found that those taking even a single …
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Ticket Company Executive Gets Break On Probation

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The judge noted that Vaccaro had been in substance-abuse treatment. But she added, "I am hesitant to say, in fact, he is quote, cured." So, she struck what she called a compromise. Vaccaro maintained after the hearing that he does not have an alcohol …
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Utah considers creating more veterans ' courts

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A group of lawmakers and community members met Wednesday at the state capitol to discuss the idea of creating more of these specialty courts that aim to treat the causes of behavior that may land a veteran in court, such as substance abuse or PTSD. The …
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Addiction Treatment and Counseling Center Opens in DuBois

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DUBOIS – Laurel Wellness Centers has opened an outpatient clinic for addiction treatment and general counseling in DuBois. Services include a variety of programs for people with drug and alcohol addiction; counseling for individuals, families and …
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