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 ...

You may have heard of the painkiller OxyContin and wonder about its pros and cons. To help you better weigh its benefits and ...

Millions of Americans have turned to kratom, an over-the-counter herbal drug extracted from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, for relief of pain, anxiety and even withdrawal symptoms from ...

It’s become one of the most startling signs of the fentanyl crisis happening across California: Seemingly zombified drug users slumped over in awkward positions. If you have ever witnessed what looks ...

Paris Jackson shared one of the harmful effects that drug abuse had on her body in a recent social media video. The ...

Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are enormously popular for people with diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular risk. So, health professionals wondered: Could these drugs also be the key to ...

ATLANTA — Popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are known for dramatic weight loss, but they also can potentially help with substance abuse disorders, according to a new study. Channel 2 investigative ...