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Poppy seed addiction: A brewing crisis? A novel case series examining patterns, perceptions and potential risks associated with excessive poppy seed use

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By Urbah Viqar, Noah J Stanton, Rishi Galaiya, Hema Shah
| Drug Science
Authors Urbah Viqar, Noah Stanton, Rishi Galaiya, Hema Shah and Jeffrey Fehler Published March 28 2025 Background The increasing incidence of opioid dependence linked to the consumption of unwashed poppy seeds (UPSs) is an emerging public health concern. Our study aimed to explore the prevalence and patterns of problematic poppy seed use amongst patients with opioid dependence.
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Do undergraduates’ views of psychedelics relate to the context for psychedelic use?

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By Urbah Viqar, Noah J Stanton, Hema Shah, Rishi Galaiya
| Drug Science
Authors Dan Petrovitch, Jason Van Allen, Sean M Mitchell and Andrew K Littlefield Published March 28 2025 Abstract Psychedelic drug policy is changing, both in the USA and internationally. However, psychedelic use is not homogeneous, as there are multiple unique contexts for use, including clinical therapies, naturalistic use, and microdosing. There are notable differences between these contexts regarding emerging evidence for safety, therapeutic efficacy, likely future legality, and more.
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