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The study found that frequent use of high-potency cannabis is associated with changes in genes related to mitochondrial and immune function, particularly affecting the CAVIN1 gene.

Kratom’s active compounds can produce both stimulant and sedative effects, depending on the dose, but its safety profile and efficacy remain poorly understood.

A new network meta-analysis reveals that high-dose psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram for treating depressive symptoms, with a standardized mean difference of 0.31 compared to placebo in antidepressant trials.

A 24-year prospective study involving 362 inpatients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) has found that while the prevalence of symptomatic disorders declines over time, the absence of substance use disorders is the strongest predictor of BPD recovery.

Purulent pericarditis, while rare, remains a potentially fatal complication that requires prompt recognition and management, particularly in patients with a history of intravenous drug use.

Cannabis use was associated with a more than 11 times greater risk for psychotic disorder among adolescents, compared to no cannabis use.