Partnership helps fill a critical and costly gap in employee mental health benefits TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$LSPK—ALAViDA Health Ltd. (Alavida), a LifeSpeak Inc. company (TSX:LSPK) and leading virtual provider of evidence-based substance use treatment, announced today its pre-disability TRAiL Hello Premium program will now be offered to Green Shield Canada’s (GSC) plan sponsors as an optional addition […]

Appetite stimulation: HIV patients tend to lose a significant amount of their body weight because of the loss of appetite. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound in the plant, is famous for its hunger-inducing properties and is widely used by many people to promote weight gain for healing, such as those who are in treatment for cancer. In addition, a 2005 survey of 253 HIV-positive patients revealed that 27% of respondents were using cannabis to treat those conditions, while 97% of them said that it was beneficial in improving their appetite.

Kratom is a tree in the coffee family, native to Southeast Asia with closely related species found in Africa. In those regions, medicinal and recreational use of kratom dates back centuries. As natural wellness has become a hot topic of discussion over the last decade, kratom is gaining popularity in the United States as well. It’s […]

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As the pandemic continues to spread, the number of drug and alcohol abuse has skyrocketed. With new COVID-19 variants coming to the surface, people are uncertain about what the future holds for their jobs, health, relationships, and financial status. The pandemic has caused a global mental health crisis. With continuous social distancing and the number of […]

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GOP members in Congress proposed a new bill called Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) Fentanyl. This bill would kickstart a deeper study of Schedule 1 substances. The Republicans who filed these companion bills are Senator Bill Cassidy, Bob Latta, and Representative Morgan Griffith. Both of them drafted the bills asked on a plan which was announced by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Though kratom has been around for quite some time, it has only entered into the mainstream arena within the last several years. As a plant, it offers many different medicinal and recreational qualities. So, here’s a bit about kratom strains and what they can do for you. Different kratom strains are rising in popularity which […]

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They found that 73% of the participants either stopped or decreased their opioid intake after cannabis therapy. On top of that, 69% of patients who were taking benzodiazepines stopped or reduced their use. The participants also stated that pain severity decreased while reporting overall improvements in their mental and physical health, and improved quality of life.

With all the talk about upcoming psychedelic legalizations, and the beginnings of the medical psychedelics market, it’s easy to forget that some psychedelics...

As cannabis and medical psychedelics worm their way to legality, other plants are also being eyed for their medicinal benefits. Take kratom, for...

  ALPHARETTA, Ga., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) today reported third quarter 2021 financial results. ...

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ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanos Medical, Inc. (NYSE: AVNS) will webcast its conference call discussing financial results and business highlights...