Daily marijuana smokers are at elevated risk of suffering psychotic symptoms such as paranoia, hearing voices, and feelings of isolation, according to a new study.
The New Zealand Herald reported March 2 that researchers from Canterbury University led by David Fergusson looked at long-term health data and concluded that daily users were between 1.6 and 1.8 [...]

A new study found that cognitive impairment from heavy marijuana use is reversible through abstinence, Reuters reported Oct. 17.
“It appears that cognitive impairment from marijuana use is temporary and related to the amount of marijuana that has been recently smoked rather than permanent and related to an entire lifetime consumption,” said Dr. Harrison G. Pope, [...]

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and tic disorders showed a 37 percent improvement when they took the medication guanfacine, an alternative to drugs like Ritalin, which can worsen tics, Yale researchers found in a new study published in the July issue of American Journal of Psychiatry.
“Guanfacine appears to be a safe and effective [...]

By E. Patrick Curry
It is surprising that the article “Effects of Banisteriopsis caapi Extract on Parkinson’s Disease” was published in the Summer 2001 issue of SRAM. If the research truly had merit, why would it not have been published in a neurology journal? As it was, the authors seemed unduly enthusiastic about less than dramatic [...]

One of the most difficult challenges facing parents today is discussing drug and alcohol use with an adolescent [...]

March 20, 2006 - The Age (AU)
Por: ALEX MITCHELL
A NSW Health Department report to be released today proves the devastating impact of cannabis abuse on the mental and physical health of chronic abusers.
Announcing a Government offensive to curb cannabis use, Health Minister John Hatzistergos said: “This report should silence the apologists for the so-called soft [...]