Scoping Review of Experiential Measures from Psychedelic Research and Clinical Trials.

Subjective responses to psychoactive drugs have served as intriguing windows into consciousness as well as useful predictors. Subjective reactions to psychedelic molecules are particularly interesting given how they covary with subsequent improvements associated with psychedelic-assisted treatments. Although links between subjective reactions and decreases in treatment-resistant clinical depression, end-of-life anxiety, and maladaptive consumption of alcohol and nicotine appear in the empirical literature, the measurement of these subjective responses has proven difficult.

Two Cases Comparing the Presentations and Outcomes of Heroin-induced Toxic Leukoencephalopathy.

Heroin-induced toxic leukoencephalopathy (TLE) is an uncommon condition that presents with nonspecific and variable neuropsychiatric findings. It may result in satisfactory recovery or death. Traditionally referred to as "chasing the dragon" syndrome and associated with inhalation of pyrolyzed heroin, recent publications have reported forms of the syndrome associated with noninhaled heroin.

Treatment of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis With Olanzapine: A Case Series.

The use and availability of cannabis for recreational and medical purposes has become more widespread with increased legalization. Adverse health outcomes of this increased use include cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which is underrecognized in medical settings. Cessation of substance use is the recommendation of choice for the complete resolution of CHS.