An awareness rally against narcotics was held on Saturday to educate the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse. The rally was organised under the aegis of Jamaat-e-Islami and witnessed the ...

Opioids are quite potent drugs that relieve pain and produce feelings of euphoria, and should only be taken for short periods of time for acute pain, such as after an injury or surgery.

Doctors warn of risks of cannabis use to young people as patients suffering from psychosis and ‘scromiting’ surge in North Carolina’s emergency rooms ...

Ostarine held the promise of profound medical treatments. Something unexpected happened on the way to F.D.A. approval.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said addiction is a “spiritual disease” that calls out for the involvement of ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities.

Prevention can mean removing risk factors but also cultivating promotive factors. Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are an important aspect of addiction prevention.

Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

The Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (EKRA), enacted in 2018 as part of the SUPPORT Act, established a criminal statute prohibiting payments for patient referrals related to recovery homes, ...