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Why the medicine you take could actually be bad for your health

Health

Why the medicine you take could actually be bad for your health

Rushing medicines to market is supposed to help people in need. But relying on lower standards of evidence may ultimately cause more harm than good.

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Worker growing cannabis plants

Health

There is little evidence that cannabis helps mental health problems

News

Diazepam is a type of benzodiazepine drug

Health

Benzodiazepines and z-drugs are prescribed more in poorer areas

News

Cannabis extract may work as a treatment for cannabis addiction

Health

Cannabis extract may work as a treatment for cannabis addiction

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A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Health

A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

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Herbert Kleber

Mind

Dr Herbert Kleber brought evidence-based treatment to drug addiction

Regulars

Should people with mental health conditions be drugged to stand trial?

Comment

Should people with mental health conditions be drugged to stand trial?

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philosopher giving lecture

Life

Don't miss: the art of science, vanishing cetaceans and edited humans

Culture

How aspirin became a wonder drug against heart disease and cancer

Health

How aspirin became a wonder drug against heart disease and cancer

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game handset

Mind

Am I addicted? The truth behind being hooked on gaming, sex or porn

Urges to play video games, watch pornography or have sex are now spoken of as addictions. Is the science rigorous, or are we just helping people excuse their behaviour?

Features

Health

Drug cocktail seems to reverse biological signs of ageing in people

News

Health

Gel that makes teeth repair themselves could spell the end of fillings

News

Mind

Extinction Rebellion founder calls for mass psychedelic disobedience

News

Health

A variety of CBD health products are in the shops - do they work?

Insight