Drugs & Health Blog

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...

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

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

It's important to be smart about your health. Take care of your lungs: Avoid smoking or vaping any substance.

A fire chief in New Hampshire is helping people who misuse opioids. His example is inspiring fire departments around the...

Marijuana withdrawal can lead to symptoms like depression, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping, and more.

By learning more about how drug cues work, scientists might gain insights into how to prevent relapses and help people...

Scientists are reviewing brain scans from ABCD Study participants to see how developing brains change over time. Screen time is...

Teens who use nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana have two brain areas that are smaller than average when they become adults.