Will Psilocybin be a Miracle Drug for Smokers Hoping to Quit?
For smokers who have been trying without success to quit smoking, psychedelics may be the answer.
Sara E. Teller
Sara is a credited freelance writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with nearly twenty years of experience. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She has an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA. She is also a member of Chi Sigma Iota and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her fifth book, PTSD: Healing from the Inside Out, was released in September 2019 and is available on Amazon. You can find her others books there, too, including Narcissistic Abuse: A Survival Guide, released in December 2017.
Global Warming, Heat Waves Cause Mental & Physical Health Problems
High temperatures associated with changes in climate are causing extreme health issues, especially in younger populations.
Eliminating Telehealth Could Negatively Impact Veterans, Minorities
The world grew accustomed to the onset of telemedicine during the height of the pandemic. But now, there has been some talk about eliminating it altogether is necessary. It seems the medical community is largely in favor of letting it stay. A new study published in JAMA Network Open centered around 17,000 veterans nationwide who
Marijuana Users Have More Post-Surgery Pain, Opioid Scripts
Not only does cannabis use increase post-procedure pain, but users are more likely to require opioid treatment.
Japanese Scientists Successfully Grow Hair Follicles
A research team in Japan is able to replicate human hair repeatedly in a lab situation.
Drinking Alcohol Has No Health Benefits for Those Under 40
Alcohol use among younger adults is not associated with health benefits; in older adults, it can be risky.
Black Virginians are Overdosing More than Other Groups
Black communities are being plagued by drug overdoses, especially fentanyl fatalities.
Chemical Companies are Using Asbestos, Exposing Workers
As the EPA considers a full ban on asbestos, chemical companies push back.
There’s Been An Uptick in Overdoses in Missouri’s Prisons
Missouri’s inmates are overdosing at high rates.
Avoid Doom-scrolling to Improve Mental Health, Spain Suggests
Study shows avoiding negative current events in the media can improve health.