There’s a reason dentists spend all that time in school. Have you ever attempted some ill-advised DIY? Maybe you’ve done a bit of light plumbing, only to find yourself knee-deep in dubious water? Or tried putting up a shelf that ultimately resulted in an asymmetric atrocity? Whatever happened, the worst-case scenario was most likely an unwelcome bill from the eye-rolling professional who sorted it out. Unfortunately, the DIY craze currently taking over social media has the potential to cause...

Often associated with a party scene, substances like ketamine and MDMA are taking on another life. For decades, the establishment’s message on drugs was clear and simple: Just say no. In recent years, however, the psychiatric and psychological communities have become increasingly interested in the potential of certain kinds of drugs — psychedelics, to be exact — to aid in treatments and therapies for various mental health disorders. Again and again, clinical trials have come up with...