Can a snake be used as a therapy pet? When it comes to therapy pets, dogs, cats and other cuddly creatures seem like naturals, but snakes and rats are options, too.
The surprising risk of working for a toxic boss You probably don’t need a scientific study to tell you that working for a narcissistic boss can have negative effects on your performance and mental health.
12-year-old hospitalized after ingesting marijuana edible on school bus A 12-year-old boy in Massachusetts was hospitalized after ingesting a marijuana edible on his public school bus, and now local school officials are trying to figure out where he got the substance so other students aren’t harmed.
Scientists find clues to why binge-drinking causes binge-eating Scientists have found that the brain cells in mice that stimulate the urge to eat can be activated by alcohol as well as by hunger - a discovery that could help explain why binge drinking often leads to binge eating.
Is federal drug and alcohol law endangering addicts' lives? Communities across the country are grappling with the growing opioid epidemic as the number of daily overdoses continues to climb.
Ohio man pleads guilty to selling opioids that led to 26 overdoses in a day In a West Virginia case that highlights a growing nationwide epidemic, an Ohio drug dealer has pleaded guilty to selling opioid-laced heroin that was responsible for at least 26 overdoses in a single day.
'Cybercycling' during gym class tied to better school behavior Kids with behavioral problems may do better in school when they get to play virtual-reality games on stationary bikes instead of participating in traditional gym class activities, a small study suggests.
Seattle police warn people about dangerous heroin purity Seattle police are warning heroin users about dangerous purity levels after several recent overdoses.
Mom shares harrowing picture of hospitalized daughter to warn others on ecstasy A mother has pleaded with youngsters to avoid taking Ecstasy – after posting pictures of her teenage daughter in a coma after she popped a pill.
Mental health treatment? There are apps for that Can spending a few minutes on your smartphone each day improve your mental health?
