The broken cure – Part I: Docs, drug abusers cheat system
While remaining autonomous, every state but Missouri has independently created a PDMP to meet the objective of curtailing prescription drug abuse and catching doctors and patients who abuse the system. Patients like those who have died of overdoses in … Read more on Press Tribune Newspaper

How 'magic mushroom' chemical could free the mind of depression, addictions
But he stresses that psilocybin should be administered with professional support as part of medical therapy. Psilocybin is illegal in many countries and in the United States it is considered a Schedule 1 drug. Schedule 1 drugs "have a high potential … Read more on CNN

Ky. judge: Health rules block help for addicts
And the fact is that most people, especially those in the deepest throes of opiate addiction, are probably spending what money they have on illegal drugs rather than seeking treatment. The financial cost of Vivitrol is one of the biggest hurdles for … Read more on Cincinnati.com

Ketamine: The Future of Depression Treatment?
Of those who seek treatment, 30% to 40% will not get better or fully recover with standard antidepressants. That puts them at greater risk of alcohol and drug abuse, hospitalization, and suicide attempts. Now, though, a growing body of research shows … Read more on WebMD