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RFK Jr. Says Drug Addicts Need Tough Love. Is He Right?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 769 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Health Policy Addiction Treatment Government Role Public Health
  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes in a tough love approach to help drug addicts, which means putting pressure on them to quit using drugs. He feels this method can be more effective than just accepting their addiction.
  2. Kennedy wants the government to take a strong stance against drug use, suggesting that those who refuse help might face jail time. This idea aims to push addicts towards getting the help they need.
  3. His philosophy contrasts with harm reduction strategies that focus on minimizing the risks of drug use instead of forcing users to quit. This suggests a significant divide in how society views addiction treatment.

Should Kentucky spend $42 million on ibogaine research? 5 Questions for drug abuse researcher William Stoops

The Microdose • 412 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Research Funding
  1. Ibogaine research proposal in Kentucky faces skepticism and concerns about effectiveness and safety.
  2. Complications in ibogaine research include lack of rigorous scientific evidence and potential dangerous cardiac effects.
  3. Alternative ways to spend $42 million to address opioid use disorder, including improving access to evidence-based treatments and behavioral interventions.

A Federal Moonshot for Better Addiction Medications Can Help Us Escape the Crisis

Curing Addiction • 159 implied HN points • 11 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Public Health Medical Research Drug policy
  1. The United States faces a worsening addiction crisis with increasing drug overdose deaths and huge economic and social costs.
  2. Addiction disorders rank high in disability-adjusted life years, similar to heart disease, yet there's minimal investment in new addiction medications compared to other major diseases.
  3. Developing novel breakthrough medical treatments for addiction, similar to past successes like HIV treatments, could significantly impact and potentially cure addiction.

News Roundup: Will GLP-1 Drugs Revolutionize Addiction Treatment?

Curing Addiction • 159 implied HN points • 29 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Research Studies
  1. New research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Liraglutide and Ozempic could have a significant impact on addiction treatment.
  2. GLP-1 drugs show promise in reducing cravings for substances like opiates and cannabis, potentially revolutionizing addiction management.
  3. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, expresses excitement over the potential of GLP-1 drugs in treating addiction and highlights the need for more research and investment in this area.

27 patients describe how Ozempic and Mounjaro reduced their urge to drink alcohol

Curing Addiction • 139 implied HN points • 09 Apr 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Personal experiences Substance Use
  1. Ozempic and Mounjaro have reduced the urge to drink alcohol for many patients, even if they were not prescribed for alcohol use disorder.
  2. Some individuals experienced immediate effects of reduced drinking upon starting these medications, leading to significant lifestyle changes.
  3. The use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro has shown promising potential in altering behaviors related to alcohol consumption and addiction, highlighting the need for further research in this area.
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An ounce of opioid prevention

HEALTH CARE un-covered • 279 implied HN points • 06 Dec 23
🏥 Health Politics Drug policy Public Health Addiction Treatment Legislation Preventive Care
  1. Preventing opioid addiction is just as important as treating those who are already addicted. Focusing on prevention could help stop more people from becoming addicted in the first place.
  2. The U.S. prescribes a huge amount of opioids compared to other countries, which contributes to the addiction crisis. Many people who end up using heroin were first given opioids through prescriptions.
  3. State and federal policies should shift towards reducing unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Educating doctors and patients about pain management can help lower opioid use and its associated risks.

415: The Ibogaine Miracle

Castalia • 159 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Treatment Mental health Substance Abuse
  1. Philip struggles with heroin addiction and feels it's taken away his basic life goals. He’s exhausted from trying to maintain a normal life while battling his addiction.
  2. Ibogaine treatment offers a new hope for addiction recovery, and many patients have seen significant improvement after their treatment. The recovery clinic in Cancun has high success rates.
  3. The documentary highlights the heavy realities of addiction and the transformation possible through treatments like ibogaine. Philip experiences a remarkable change after his treatment, feeling clean and hopeful about the future.

From Maple to Mind Expansion: Unveiling Canada's Psychedelic History with Erika Dyck 🍁

Tripsitter • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychedelics Mental health Medical Research Addiction Treatment Healthcare system
  1. Psychedelics have a long and complex history in Canada, ranging from being viewed as panaceas in the 1950s to being labeled dangerous drugs until recently, but now are being integrated into healthcare for various treatments.
  2. Early Canadian psychedelic research focused on themes of intrigue, sympathy, and addiction, which contributed to a deeper understanding of psychosis, schizophrenia, and treatment for conditions like alcoholism.
  3. Factors like the Thalidomide scandal, countercultural movement, public sensationalism, and loss of scientific naivete contributed to the decline in public support for psychedelics in Canada, leading to prohibitive measures and shifting perceptions of medicine and healthcare providers.

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Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 16
🕹 Technology Addiction Treatment Internet Influence Social media Tech news Digital Security
  1. Inside the nation's first rehab center for video game addiction is treating game-addicted kids effectively with exercise, unplugging, journaling, and basic life/social skills.
  2. Subliminal messaging is prevalent on the internet, with corporations manipulating what you see on Google and Facebook potentially influencing elections and thoughts.
  3. Trump's Twitter feed exemplifies the Aristotelian principles of logos, ethos, pathos, and pomposity in a concise manner.