Dose and Meaning

Cannabis

Why Cannabis Hyperemesis Is Sending More People to the ER

Marcela Gottschald on September 2, 2026

A surge in reported cannabis hyperemesis cases has drawn new attention to a condition that can cause severe, recurring vomiting and send patients to the emergency room.

A surge in reported cannabis hyperemesis cases has drawn new attention to a condition that can cause severe, recurring vomiting and send patients to the emergency room.

CBD

What Does the Evidence Show on Cannabidiol for Anxiety?

Marcela Gottschald on September 1, 2026

Recent clinical trials suggest that CBD may help reduce anxiety in some people, but the evidence is still too limited to consider it a proven treatment.

Recent clinical trials suggest that CBD may help reduce anxiety in some people, but the evidence is still too limited to consider it a proven treatment.

Anxiety

Can Steroids Cause Anxiety, Insomnia, or Mood Changes?

Marcela Gottschald on August 23, 2026

A medication prescribed for a physical illness can sometimes have unexpected effects on the mind, from disrupted sleep to significant changes in mood and behavior.

A medication prescribed for a physical illness can sometimes have unexpected effects on the mind, from disrupted sleep to significant changes in mood and behavior.

Depression

Could Creatine Improve Mental Health?

Marcela Gottschald on August 14, 2026

Creatine is attracting attention beyond sports, but research on depression and cognition raises as many questions as it answers.

Creatine is attracting attention beyond sports, but research on depression and cognition raises as many questions as it answers.

Mental Health Stigma

Why Are Psychiatric Medications Still Stigmatized?

Marcela Gottschald on August 12, 2026

Psychiatric medications can carry meanings beyond their medical effects. Social stigma may influence how people view treatment, themselves, and the decision to take medication.

Psychiatric medications can carry meanings beyond their medical effects. Social stigma may influence how people view treatment, themselves, and the decision to take medication.

Suicide

Antidepressants and Suicide Risk

Marcela Gottschald on August 5, 2026

Can antidepressants increase suicide risk? Pharmacovigilance data reveal important patterns, limitations, and why the first weeks of treatment deserve extra attention.

Can antidepressants increase suicide risk? Pharmacovigilance data reveal important patterns, limitations, and why the first weeks of treatment deserve extra attention.

Psychopharmacology

When Feeling Better Doesn't Feel Like Yourself

Marcela Gottschald on August 3, 2026

When psychiatric treatment works, symptoms often fade, but for some patients, so does the sense of feeling like themselves.

When psychiatric treatment works, symptoms often fade, but for some patients, so does the sense of feeling like themselves.

Psychopharmacology

Long-Term Side Effects of Antipsychotics

Marcela Gottschald on July 20, 2026

Some side effects of antipsychotics may not appear until years after treatment begins, making long-term monitoring an essential part of care.

Some side effects of antipsychotics may not appear until years after treatment begins, making long-term monitoring an essential part of care.

SSRIs

Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know

Marcela Gottschald on July 18, 2026

Serotonin syndrome (aka serotonin toxicity) is often misunderstood, causing both unnecessary worry and missed warning signs.

Serotonin syndrome (aka serotonin toxicity) is often misunderstood, causing both unnecessary worry and missed warning signs.

ADHD

Can ADHD Medication Make Autism Traits More Noticeable?

Marcela Gottschald on July 17, 2026

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

SSRIs

Why Antidepressants Can Make the Heat More Dangerous

Marcela Gottschald on July 16, 2026

Hot weather does not affect everyone in the same way. Some antidepressants can interfere with the body's ability to cool down, increasing the risk of dehydration and overheating.

Hot weather does not affect everyone in the same way. Some antidepressants can interfere with the body's ability to cool down, increasing the risk of dehydration and overheating.