Switzerland weighs relaxing marijuana ban Switzerland, which permits low potency cannabis but bans most marijuana for recreational use, aims to allow pilot studies on ways to relax its laws, its government said on Wednesday.
Marine vet crossing country to honor late brother, raise awareness of PTSD A Marine veteran is making his second trek across the United States in an effort to raise awareness for other vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
Pregnant millennials more likely to be depressed than previous generations, study says Today’s moms-to-be are more likely than women from their mothers’ generation to become depressed while pregnant, a study suggests.
NC town battles opioid epidemic by using robots to test people’s poop In 2016 more than 33,000 opioid related deaths occurred across the U.S., but the town of Cary, located on the outskirts of North Carolina’s capital, is the first to use a special device to test sewer water in an attempt to combat the opioid crisis.
Graphic World Cup domestic violence ads highlight abuse spike during soccer tournament As World Cup fans gather to cheer on their team, powerful ads are targeting soccer aficionados to bring their attention to another issue – domestic violence.
PTSD raises heart and stroke risk in World Trade Center cleanup crews More than 16 years after cleanup was completed at the site of the September 11, 2001 attack on New York City’s World Trade Center complex, many who worked at the disaster site still struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may also have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke as a result, researchers say.
Jada Pinkett Smith reveals sex addiction problem when she was younger Jada Pinkett Smith spoke opening about her previous struggles with several addictions, including sex.
Fourth of July fireworks trigger PTSD symptoms in veterans The rockets’ red glare is an Independence Day tradition. But for the men and women of the U.S. armed forces, the jarring noises can trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
Ex-Drug Czars Bill Bennett, John Walters: Mr. Trump, please don’t legalize marijuana at the federal level President Trump should refuse—it’s a bad deal with unsustainable consequences.
Pennsylvania man finds hope after years of addiction and despair The flight of industry has decimated a small Pennsylvania town, and the inundation of opioids has its back against the wall – and some of the city’s men are paying the price.
