Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome CHS: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

It’s thought that genetics may play a role because only a small number of people who regularly use cannabis develop CHS. It may sound like a made-up condition to discourage teenagers from trying cannabis, but CHS is very real — and it can be dangerous if not properly managed. Some may be finding that there …

What Is Salvia? Use, Dosage, Effects, Risks, More

Indeed, it’s one of the few well-known psychedelics that isn’t a federally controlled substance under Drug Enforcement Administration regulations, although its use is outlawed in several states. They may differ from person to person and include both mental and physical effects. One type of salvia, salvia divinorum has hallucinogenic properties. Effects of other hallucinogens include …

Alcohol and anxiety: Causes, risks, and treatment

To shed light on the potential role of social anxiety in addiction treatment, Book and colleagues (2009) compared participants in an intensive outpatient program with high and low social anxiety on attitudes toward treatment activities. Members of the group with high social anxiety, who predominantly were female (71 percent), overall showed less treatment participation than …