Stimulant use is not new. Compounds derived from ephedra have existed for centuries, but modern meth is far more toxic, inconsistently produced and widely available. Widespread exposure to ...

Methamphetamine is making a comeback across western Washington, and experts warn that today’s meth is more potent and more ...

New medications are in the pipeline that could help people win their battles against addictive substances, including opioids ...

Gum makers have claimed, for decades, chewing is good for your mental health. They’re kind of on to something.

Dr Jagannathan highlighted five specific classes of drugs that patients and physicians should monitor closely for ...

Anandamide controls feelings of hunger, happiness and euphoria and reduces pain and inflammation. AM404 enhances the action ...

Mental illness is often described in abstract terms, but is rooted in the brain. A study reveals that genes influencing ...

For decades, ADHD stimulant medications have been thought to sharpen attention, but new research has uncovered something very ...

Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants prescribed for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder seem to work on brain areas ...

Dear Meth, I was highly pleased when you found me in my home garden where the lawn had undergone so much damage as a result ...

Since the mid-19th century, the drug has been a cultural constant, and today, reveals ego addiction in a world under the ...

New research reveals previously unknown ways opioid receptors can function, opening the door to safer pain treatments.