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Self-medication: Marijuana users who feel low get high

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From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs media release: Adolescents and young adults who smoke marijuana frequently may attempt to manage negative moods by using the drug, according to a study in September’s… 

Self-medication: Marijuana users who feel low get high

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From the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs media release: Adolescents and young adults who smoke marijuana frequently may attempt to manage negative moods by using the drug, according to a study in September’s… 

Three-minute in-office test accurately diagnoses delirium

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From the American College of Physicians media release: An abbreviated version of the Confusion Assessment Method, or CAM, test is highly sensitive and specific for diagnosing delirium, according to a study being published in Annals… 

Long term shift work linked to impaired brain power

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From the BMJ-British Medical Journal media release: Shift work, like chronic jet lag, is known to disrupt the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythms), and it has been linked to a range of health problems, such… 

Aspirin shown to benefit schizophrenia treatment

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From the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology media release: A new study shows that some anti-inflammatory medicines, such as aspirin, estrogen, and Fluimucil, can improve the efficacy of existing schizophrenia treatments. This work is being presented… 

Birth season affects your mood in later life

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From the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology media release: New research shows that the season you are born has a significant impact on your risk of developing mood disorders. People born at certain times of year… 

Brain structure could predict risky behavior

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From the Yale University media release: Some people avoid risks at all costs, while others will put their wealth, health, and safety at risk without a thought. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found…