Drugs & Health Blog

Find out the health effects that come from breathing secondhand marijuana smoke.

Living with a person who has a substance use disorder can be especially difficult for young people.

Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier wants to help educate others about the importance of using medications safely.

Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, which controls how you think, act, and feel.

Free apps for smartphones might help someone manage stress, quit smoking and vaping, and find support.

There may not be a cure for addiction, but treatment can help.

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...