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DATE: August 15, 2025 at 03:30AM
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TITLE: Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

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This contracts and go lives roundup includes new electronic patient records for Luton Sexual Health and Northampton General Hospital.

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Digital Health · Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go livesThis contracts and go lives roundup includes new electronic patient records for Luton Sexual Health and Northampton General Hospital.

If you EVER feel like you're garbage, you have absolutely nothing on some #housing traps for #homeless in #losangeles.

A #mentalhealth facility sent me to a place that lied to them, and said new residents didn't have to pay for the first couple months until they found a job or grant. I got there and with NOWHERE else to go for a couple weeks, was told I had to pay my #foodstamps and my entire #disability or I was #homeless.

Then my case manager was assigned and saved me.

Almost like a volcano 🌋

Slowly building up pressure, sometimes releasing a little bit, then slowly building it up some more… Until that pressure gets too hot to handle and it will erupt all the way…

Those of you who have been following my blog and it’s posts, especially the last 2 months, will probably be able to understand this weird blog title without too much issues. Those who are new to my blog and just stumbled on this one well… Welcome to the site! 🌸 And sorry for this weird post being the first one you’ve seen from all those posts that I’ve shared throughout the years… 😇

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DATE: August 14, 2025 at 11:44AM
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TITLE: Reported Alcohol Use by U.S. Adults at All-Time Low, Gallup Says

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Source: PBS Health

Fewer Americans report that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record 53% of U.S. adults now say moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% in 2015. The uptick in doubt about alcohol's benefits is largely driven by young adults—the age group most likely to believe drinking "one or two drinks a day" can cause health hazards.

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PBS News · Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup pollA Gallup poll released Wednesday shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol as concerns about health risks rise. About half of U.S. adults now believe moderate drinking is harmful, up from 28% in 2015. The poll shows this shift is largely driven by young adults.

#kratom is in the #news.

I used it for a while when I first quit illicit #drugs since it massively quelled #opioid withdrawal, acting on the same receptors:

It's like the diet version of an opioid painkiller.

I slowly tapered off it until I didn't use it at all over roughly a year, and it used to be a lot more niche.

Now people are getting addicted to it in mass since it's a pain killer with extra effects, the #fda is eying it, and I'm glad I stopped.

TRIGGER WARNING: Military Psychology

DATE: August 14, 2025 at 05:13PM
SOURCE: THE CENTER FOR DEPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGY

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X (formerly Twitter)The Center for Deployment Psychology (@DeploymentPsych) on XThe research team at CDP had a great time at MHSRS 2025! The CDP research team had the privilege of sharing our important work through two oral presentations and five posters. We truly enjoyed connecting with so many of our valued collaborators and new contacts. #MHSRS2025

DATE: August 14, 2025 at 04:36PM
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TITLE: Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88

URL: nytimes.com/2025/08/14/science

A cognitive scientist, she used the language of computers to explore the nature of human thought and creativity, offering prescient insights about A.I.

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Margaret Boden in 1994. “What’s unique about Maggie is that she’s a philosopher who has informed, inspired and shaped science,” Blay Whitby, a fellow philosopher, said.
The New York Times · Margaret Boden, Philosopher of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 88By Michael S. Rosenwald

DATE: August 14, 2025 at 04:00PM
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TITLE: Lumberjack amputates ears and penis during psychotic episode linked to cannabis and kratom use

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A new case report published in Frontiers in Psychiatry describes the harrowing experience of a 31-year-old man in the Czech Republic who amputated both ears and his penis during a psychotic episode. The incident occurred after he consumed a combination of psychoactive substances, including cannabis and kratom. The man survived, underwent reconstructive surgery, and later remained abstinent while continuing psychiatric treatment. His case highlights how psychoactive drug use may contribute to rare but extreme self-harm behaviors during psychosis.

Psychosis refers to a mental state in which an individual loses contact with reality. This can involve hallucinations—perceiving things that are not there—or delusions, which are strongly held false beliefs. During psychotic episodes, people may misinterpret their surroundings, feel paranoid, or experience disorganized thinking. Psychosis can occur as part of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder but can also be brought on by substance use, brain injury, or extreme stress.

The patient was a physically healthy man working as a lumberjack. He was admitted to the hospital after severely injuring himself in freezing outdoor temperatures. He had amputated both ears and his penis, inflicted deep cuts on his arms, and sustained frostbite on his feet. Medical personnel found him agitated and paranoid, but he was alert and responsive. Emergency surgery stabilized his condition.

Toxicological tests detected cannabinoids, mitragynine, and 7-hydroxymitragynine—substances found in kratom, a plant increasingly used as a stimulant or pain reliever. The man had a history of drug use dating back to adolescence, including regular cannabis consumption and occasional use of alcohol, methamphetamine, and hallucinogens such as psilocybin mushrooms. He also reported frequent substance combinations, sometimes leading to memory blackouts.

Notably, he had a previous episode in 2018 involving aggression and self-harm after using multiple substances. At that time, psychotic symptoms disappeared once the intoxication resolved, and he was discharged without a long-term psychiatric diagnosis. However, he did not pursue ongoing psychiatric or substance use treatment.

After the 2024 incident, psychological testing suggested below-average intellectual function, poor emotional control, and impaired social judgment. Clinicians found no signs of a chronic psychotic disorder like schizophrenia but diagnosed him with substance-induced psychosis. He lacked insight into his mental state and showed little emotional reaction to the severity of his injuries.

Over the course of his hospital stay, antipsychotic and sedative medications helped stabilize his condition. While he initially refused addiction treatment, he later became engaged with psychiatric care. His desire for reconstructive penile surgery became a motivating factor in his recovery. Five months after the incident, he underwent successful reconstruction and remained abstinent from drugs and alcohol. He also continued outpatient psychiatric follow-ups and appeared free of psychotic symptoms.

Case reports provide detailed accounts of unusual or informative clinical scenarios. While they are helpful for identifying possible links between substance use and mental health crises, they do not prove causation. A single case cannot tell us how often such outcomes occur or whether similar cases would follow the same trajectory. There may also be missing details, such as unconfirmed drug doses or incomplete psychiatric histories.

Despite these limitations, case reports are often the first signal that a particular substance or behavior may be linked to rare or extreme health outcomes. In this case, the unusual combination of self-mutilation, substance use, and psychosis raises concerns about how cannabis and kratom may interact to influence mental health.

Both cannabis and kratom are widely used psychoactive substances, but each carries potential risks, particularly for individuals with mental health vulnerabilities.

Cannabis has long been associated with the onset of psychotic symptoms in some individuals. High doses of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), its main psychoactive compound, can alter dopamine signaling in the brain, which plays a key role in reward and perception. Some people may develop paranoia, hallucinations, or delusions, especially if they have a genetic predisposition or underlying mental health issues. While most cannabis-induced psychosis is short-lived, it may signal a greater risk for later development of schizophrenia-like disorders.

Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that has gained popularity in the U.S. as an herbal supplement for pain, anxiety, or opioid withdrawal. Its primary alkaloids, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, affect opioid and other brain receptors, producing stimulant effects at low doses and sedative, opioid-like effects at higher doses. In rare cases, kratom use has been linked to psychiatric symptoms, including hallucinations, mania, or psychosis. Because its metabolites are not detected in standard toxicology screens, its role in mental health crises may be underrecognized.

In the reported case, both cannabis and kratom were detected, but the exact contributions of each substance to the patient’s psychosis remain unclear. Still, their combined effects may have lowered the patient’s threshold for psychosis, particularly in the context of past substance-induced episodes and ongoing psychological vulnerabilities.

While self-amputation of body parts is an extreme and rare consequence of psychosis, this case is not unique. Other reports have documented similar injuries in the context of drug-induced or primary psychotic disorders. What makes this case notable is the involvement of kratom—a substance often marketed as safe and natural—and the severe physical and psychological consequences that followed.

The patient’s story also suggests that motivation, particularly a concrete goal like reconstructive surgery or regaining a driver’s license, can support engagement in treatment and recovery. Despite refusing formal addiction services, he remained abstinent and continued psychiatric care during follow-up.

The case report, “Cannabis and kratom-induced self-amputation of ears and penis,” was authored by Marek Broul, Xenia Rudenko, Adam Bajus, Jiří Král, Dan Mwemena Kyenge, Zdenka Staňková, and Jakub Albrecht.

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PsyPost Psychology News · Lumberjack amputates ears and penis during psychotic episode linked to cannabis and kratom useBy Eric W. Dolan