Drugs & Health Blog

Cough and cold medicines taken as instructed can be safe and effective. But misusing them can have harmful results.

Check out all of the addiction science updates that we shared on the blog in 2019.

The annual survey found that teens' use of most drugs continues to decline—with one alarming exception.

Take the Drug Facts Challenge and learn the facts about drugs and alcohol.

Addiction is a brain disease. And it can happen to anyone.

Find out what experts are doing to keep illegal opioids out of U.S. mail.

Teens who have smoke-free rules in their homes and cars are much less likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke.

CBD is typically found in very small amounts in the marijuana plant. It’s one of over 100 chemicals called cannabinoids.

In 2018, past-year marijuana use reached an all-time high among young adults. Past-month nicotine vaping more than doubled from 2017...

Schools, employers, and doctors may screen teens for possible drug use in certain situations.