Lab-made drugs soaked into the pages of letters, books and even legal documents are being smuggled behind bars, killing inmates and frustrating investigators.

Emily Beutner, the daughter of former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, died from the effects of mitragynine, ...

This week, Mad in America explores three academic publications related to AI chatbots and mental health. The first, a commentary by DSM-IV chairman Allen New research explores the growing role of AI ...

This week I want to look at where we are with psychedelics, the mind-altering substances that have somehow made the leap from ...

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca tea in the county.

In Altamonte Springs, Florida, a new Pet Supplies Plus location has opened. Additionally, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in ...

“Death Under Watch” is an ongoing series by MassLive and The Republican investigating deaths in Massachusetts prisons and ...

Karlee Lipton of Conway, Arkansas, was surprised by the way postpartum depression hit her when she had her baby in the summer of 2024. Lipton had already seen a therapist and a psychiatrist to ...

CKD in cats is often linked to aging, but a veterinarian explains how genetics, prior illness, urinary tract issues, and even geographic location may also increase risk. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) ...

Fast-tracked psychedelics hit a wall: why the FDA’s pause on psilocybin is an important check to ensure safety, rigor, and ...

Experts fear vulnerable patients are being given the powerful drugs for mental health problems despite little evidence they ...