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Is the rise in tobacco prices really a deterrent?

May 31, 2024 by igodd.in

Does the policy of regularly raising tobacco prices, despite its confirmed success in Britain, really discourage smokers in France? The French are skeptical about its effectiveness and the aim of seeing the birth of a “first tobacco-free generation”. However, official figures show a decline in smoking, especially among young people. The WHO recalls that millions … Read more

When psychedelics help fight alcoholism

May 27, 2024 by igodd.in

Stopping the scourge of alcohol addiction with the help of psychedelics: here’s a promising scientific breakthrough. A new study proposes using the active compound of hallucinogenic mushrooms, psilocybin, to treat alcohol addiction, also lifting the veil on the mechanisms of action of this molecule, which was previously unknown. This study was conducted by Professor Mickael … Read more