New opioid up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl spreading across US
A powerful new lab-made opioid is moving through the illegal U.S. drug supply, and federal officials warn it could keep spreading.
Sep 29, 2026
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings
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1967 guide for LSD use still relevant as psychedelics gain in popularity
As psychedelic drugs such as LSD gain new momentum as treatments for severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and even headaches, a University at Buffalo researcher is exploring safety education for recreational ...
Sep 25, 2026
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Kratom cases climb sharply across the US
Addiction treatment centers across the United States are seeing more patients who have become dependent on kratom and a stronger compound made from it, known as 7-OH.
Sep 22, 2026
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Study pinpoints nonfatal overdose hotspots in Palm Beach County
Fatal drug overdoses have long been the focus of the nation's overdose crisis, but nonfatal overdoses occur far more frequently. These events often bring people to emergency departments, creating opportunities to connect ...
Sep 15, 2026
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What a rat's ultrasonic call can tell us about food-related pleasure
Understanding how the brain processes rewarding experiences could help researchers better understand behaviors such as overeating, as well as conditions such as anhedonia—the inability to experience pleasure, a common symptom ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Three psychedelic drugs affect the brain differently, brain scans in rats suggest
In recent years, psychedelic drugs have attracted growing interest as potential treatments for conditions including depression, anxiety and addiction. Although these drugs are often considered one group, researchers from ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Damaged red blood cells can trigger inflammation
When red blood cells break down, they release heme, a component of hemoglobin that can contribute to inflammation and damage tissues and blood vessels. Researchers at Lund University have identified a mechanism by which heme ...
Aug 31, 2026
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What's the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?
For two years, anyone has been able to walk into a vape shop or convenience store in Michigan and other states, hand over cash or a credit card, and walk out with as much of a substance called 7-OH and other related products ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds, and the harm lasts for years
When she went to sleep on July 27, 2022, McKayla wasn't worried about the storm that was raging outside her trailer in southeastern Kentucky. Intense storms were frequent in summer. While the creek in front of her home would ...
Aug 18, 2026
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Wearable smart patch could automatically deliver aid during a fentanyl overdose
A patch smaller than a penny could one day save the lives of people experiencing a fentanyl overdose—even when no one else is there to help. Researchers in Virginia Tech's Department of Biological Systems Engineering have ...
Aug 16, 2026
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