Ketamine May Help Curb Drinking Habits in Alcoholics
Razi Berry A one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, finds a new University College London experimental study. Could a shot of ketamine curb drinking in alcoholics? Giving a shot of ketamine to heavy drinkers after reactivating their drinking-related memories led to a rapid decrease in urges to drink and […]
CBD Helps Anxiety in Those Suffering with Substance Addiction
Razi Berry Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published May 21 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The […]