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Dr Suzi Gage is a a psychologist and epidemiologist lecturing in and researching recreational drugs and mental health at the University of Liverpool. You can find her on Twitter at @soozaphone.

GHB – What is it, and is it a Date Rape Drug? – Suzi Gage

Jan 8, 2020 | Blogs, Sifting the Evidence, Words | 0

GHB has appeared in the news this week in relation to the horrific crimes committed by Reynhard Sinaga. So what is GHB, and what are its effects? Dr Suzi Gare reports.

The Changing Picture of Millennial Teenage Health

Feb 28, 2019 | Blogs, Sifting the Evidence, Words | 2

In the last few years the news has been filled with reports about young people’s mental health and the growing concerns around higher levels of mental health issues among young people. But are these levels worse than before, or are these the usual levels of teenage angst?

Screen Time and Mental Health: It’s Complicated | Jasmine Khouja

Jan 18, 2019 | Blogs, Sifting the Evidence, Words | 0

Dr Suzi Gage hands over the Sifting the Evidence blog for a guest post from Jasmine Khouja to discuss the link between screen time and mental health from a paper published today.

Could Cannabis Be Used to Treat Psychosis? – Dr Suzi Gage

Oct 10, 2018 | Blogs, Sifting the Evidence, Words | 0

Today is World Mental Health day and Dr Suzi Gage uses her first post at Cosmic Shambles to investigate whether canabis could be used to help treat psychosis.