Health and Wellness

U.S. marijuana use is at an all-time high. What are the impacts on mental health?

Canadian Evergreen StaffSeptember 26, 2024

Reported marijuana has risen to an all-time high in the United States – increasing from 7 to 13 per cent…

More than cannabis: New Langford, B.C., clinic will be positive hub for veterans

Canadian Evergreen StaffSeptember 8, 2024

A new clinic focused exclusively on veteran healthcare has opened in Langford, which is believed to be the first of…

In Brazil, moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids

Associated PressAugust 30, 2024

The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move.…

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study

Associated PressAugust 11, 2024

Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback…

Cannabis oils, softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

The Canadian PressAugust 10, 2024

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC…

Ketamine therapy for mental health opening minds in B.C. clinic

Thomas EleyJuly 11, 2024

Ketamine is the latest tool that could possibly help with a range of various mental health concerns, says Heesoo Cho,…

U.S. panel rejects psychedelic MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates

A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday —…

B.C. ICU doctor says parents need to better protect kids from poisonings

Thomas EleyJune 5, 2024

Anybody can get poisoned at home, but most of the time it happens to hungry kids when parents’ backs are…

Cannabis legalization coincided with uptick in ER visits from seniors: study

Cameron KennedyMay 23, 2024

A new study has linked the legalization of cannabis with a rise in the number of Ontario seniors visiting emergency…

Inside Alberta’s promising psychedelic-assisted therapy industry

The Canadian PressMay 18, 2024

The view from Cena Life’s new clinic in a South Edmonton high-rise looks out clear to the edge of the…

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