While we might think of drugs and medicines as originating from the pristine wall of a laboratory, most of them actually come from nature. According to a 2020 review in the Journal of Natural ...

Using drugs changes a person's brain structure and functioning, particularly in areas involved in reward, stress, and self-control. These alterations make it harder for people to stop using substances ...

President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play. By Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Rebecca Davis O’Brien Sheryl Gay ...

A drug holiday is defined as the conscious decision to stop using a regularly prescribed medication for some time. Also known as a "medication vacation," drug holidays have been prescribed for a wide ...

Drug shortages have decreased but remain significant, with 50% persisting over two years, affecting critical medications. Shortages stem from product-specific issues, market constraints, and ...

"This work can make money," she adds. Sammy [not her real name] is an unlikely drug trafficker. She is one of what international law enforcement agencies estimate could be thousands of online ...

Sierra Leone's president has declared a national emergency over rampant drug abuse. Kush, a psychoactive blend of addictive substances, has been prevalent in the country for years. President ...