Drugs & Health Blog

There may not be a cure for addiction, but treatment can help people live full, healthy lives again.

Prescription opioids are effective drugs if used safely. If misused, a person can become addicted to them.

Scientists are learning more about a network of opioid receptors in the brain that might play an important role in...

Misusing prescription cough medicine can lead to nausea and dizziness, and in some cases, seizures and overdose.

People who identify as LGBTQ may face social stigma, discrimination, harassment, and violence. This can put them at greater risk...

A lot of things can increase the risk that a teen will have a problem with drugs, including living with...

Daphne Liu's work could help doctors learn if a drug overdose was accidental or intentional—so they can help people who...

Hallucinogens change a person’s awareness of their surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. These drugs can have other unpredictable effects, too.

You know it’s important to get enough sleep. But you might be surprised to learn exactly how important it is.

Of the more than 500 chemicals in marijuana, THC is the main one that causes a person to feel high...