MDMA in conjunction with psychotherapy appears to be successful in treating alcoholism, according to a new clinical study. The first–its-kind trial was conducted over eight weeks and saw four patients from different walks life: “a 54-year-old mother–three, a 34-year-old man with two children, a retired man who had been drinking for …
The Loretto Police Department in Tennessee is imploring people to think twice before they decide to flush their drugs down the toilet. The plead came in the form of a Facebook post after law enforcement caught presumed drug dealer Andy Perry flushing numerous paraphernalia items down the toilet during a …
The Loretto Police Department in Tennessee is imploring people to think twice before they decide to flush their drugs down the toilet. The plead came in the form of a Facebook post after law enforcement caught presumed drug dealer Andy Perry flushing numerous paraphernalia items down the toilet during a …
A new study published in the medical journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests that teenagers are less likely to use cannabis in US states where the drug is legal. The study analyzed a vast amount of data from the Center for Disease Control, which collected reports from more than 1.4 million US …
A new study suggests that the use ecstasy and other similar drugs may increase the risk valvular heart disease. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis and discovered an association between serotonergic activity and cardiac valvular pathology. The findings, outlined in Heart, suggested that 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, aka MDMA aka ecstasy or “molly,” could potentially increase …
A new music-led mental health portal entitled The Mind Map has launched today, focusing on providing young people suffering with mental health problems support and guidance. This new platform, launched by Phil Bridges, a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor and Adolescent Mental Health university lecturer, targets those aged between …
A report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy has found that illegal substances like ecstasy and cocaine can have less damaging effects on individuals and communities than tobacco and alcohol. As a result, they have called for a reclassification of certain drugs that reflects their actual social risk. The …
Laxcity is known for his chill and down tempo compositions. He’s currently unveiling his new EP and last Friday he dropped a new single “Purity.” Its near-ambient like nature makes it the perfect song to ease you into the work week. Laxcity even sings on the song! If you’re a …
Stormzy has released his second single of 2019, ‘Crown’, ahead of his headlining slot on Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage this Friday (June 28), where he tops the bill alongside The Killers and The Cure. The track was produced by MJ Cole and Jimmy Napes, who also co-wrote it with Stormzy, and …
Researchers at the University Arizona in the US have made a breakthrough in their study on tinnitus in mice which could eventually lead to a cure in humans. According to the study published in the journal PLOS Biology, blocking a specific protein that fuels brain inflammation in the mice stopped the condition …
Earlier this year, a study that found low frequency music, such as dubstep, disrupted normal mosquito behavior such as feeding and mating went absolutely viral. The study specifically used Skrillex’s EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites for the case study, making it go even more viral in the dance music community. …
A video an old Senate hearing from 2001 has the rave community rallying against Presidential candidate, former Vice President, and former Senator Joe Biden, after he said he wanted to criminalize raves and lock up promoters. Biden has never been known to be a proponent raves in the first place, having introduced …
A Swedish pharmacy has created an album filled with walloping dubstep remixes of traditional nursery rhyme songs that are meant to ward off mosquitos. Earlier this year, a study published in the scientific journal Acta Tropica found that the classic Skrillex track ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’ can protect you …
If you’re like us, then you live your life show to show and festival to festival. Our schedules demand a work hard, play hard kind lifestyle. But, there’s always that overlying fear in question — “How old is too old to party?” Thankfully, the answer is never. A new study …
US president Donald Trump has reportedly expressed his enthusiasm for the new fast acting anti-depressant nasal spray derived from ketamine, known as esketamine, and has put the provocative drug on a fast track at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The new “miracle drug” was given FDA approval back in …
Over 3.7 million Brits over the age of 45 go raving once a week, a new study says. Eventbrite has found that there’s still a love for raving among the middle age demographic, with those calling themselves the EverGroovers. Refusing to be too old to rave, the group insist on …
Following close behind Denver’s monumental decision in May, Oakland is now the second city in the US to vote to decriminalize psilocybin and all other “natural” sources of psychedelics. Oakland’s City Council’s public safety committee held its first public hearing on the resolution on May 28, and the measure passed …
Following close behind Denver’s monumental decision in May, Oakland is now the second city in the US to vote to decriminalize psilocybin and all other “natural” sources of psychedelics. Oakland’s City Council’s public safety committee held its first public hearing on the resolution on May 28, and the measure passed …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized “gaming disorder” or “video game addiction” as an official mental health disorder. Defined as “a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior” that “takes precedence over other interests and daily activities,” the affliction was recently added to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases …
Jauz Announces Official Release Of “Baby Shark” Remix This Friday When Jauz finally debuted his anticipated — and we say that with a straight face — “Baby Shark” remix at Coachella last month, we never dreamed it would actually get an ficial release. And yet, here we are, 46 days …
A recent study in the IMS Business Report found electronic music to be the third most popular music genre, with an estimated 1.5 billion listeners. A third of the 19,000 people asked said they typically listen to electronic, dance and house music, ranking it ahead of hip hop, rap and …
Youth Music, a national charity, says schools need to “shake up” the way music is taught, following a new study. The study concluded that exchanging classical music for grime, hip hop and electronic music could help improve attendance among disengaged pupils, support their personal and social development, and reduce expulsions. …
A new study suggests that taking psychedelic drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms could help overcome alcohol dependency. A survey was sent to 343 people who had experienced problems with alcohol before they took psychedelics. The results revealed that many of the participants had dramatically decreased the number of drinks …
Telekinesis are probably one the hardest-hitting acts in neurunk at the moment, having toggled back and forth between Eatbrain and Blackout for their last few releases and stunning the dancefloors with their chunky synths and unrelenting hard beats. While they’ve given no indication splitting Smooth out Telekinesis has made his …
Sometimes when we’re feeling sad, we enjoy putting on sad music. In some cases, it might actually make us feel better — but why is that? New research suggests that people with depression can benefit from listening to tearjerkers when they’re already down. A recent study published in Emotion sought to build …
Class A drugs such as cocaine and ketamine have been found in Britain‘s river wildlife. Researchers at King College London looked at 15 sites across Suffolk but after the results, scientists are asking for more investigation time to find out if it’s a national issue. One of the researchers, Dr …
After being forced to move from its iconic downtown location when The City of Miami Commission denied its five-year contract renewal, Ultra Music Festival migrated from Bayfront Park to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park – an island located just south of the city – for its 2019 edition. Right off …
After being forced to move from its iconic downtown location when The City of Miami Commission denied its five-year contract renewal, Ultra Music Festival migrated from Bayfront Park to Historic Virginia Key Beach Park – an island located just south of the city – for its 2019 edition. Right off …
More ten than not, people take the easy way out when it comes to passwords. There are so many services that require a password that it’s easier to choose an easy one than a complicated one; but in exchange for ease, you lose security. A new survey conducted by the …
A new study published in the journal Nature has found that MDMA can re-open a part of the brain that is critical in the development of adolescents when they learn how to socialize. Giving mice a single dose of MDMA, the experiment found the rodents had increased levels of oxytocin …
