Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

Effects of the ban will be far-reaching, a seller and drug counselors say.

Opium is a highly addictive drug. It’s made from juice extracted from the unripe seed pods of opium poppy plants (the scientific name is Papaver somniferum). Opium is used to make a class of drugs ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened warnings about the risks of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance linked to several classes of central ...

GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the ...

The model and actor also discussed her infamous 2022 Burning Man photos, revealing that she'd been experiencing seizures at the time.

“Bath salts” is a term for a group of illegal drugs known as synthetic cathinones. Some people take them to experience euphoria. They can cause severe psychological and neurological problems. While ...

People taking new weight-loss drugs say they curb cravings for booze, drugs, and nicotine. Did scientists inadvertently create an addiction-busting drug? Scientific evidence is mounting that the new ...

Share on Pinterest A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs prescribed for obesity and diabetes could also help treat addiction. FreshSplash/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and ...

Awareness programmes were organised across Nagaland to promote a drug-free society and legal awareness and mark International ...