More people are using drugs than ever before, while synthetic substances are reshaping illicit markets and exposing ...

Around 200 million adults worldwide use statins, making them one of the most prescribed drug classes on the planet. If you or someone you care about takes one of these cholesterol-lowering medications ...

Naltrexone is a generic prescription drug used to treat certain substance use disorders. Naltrexone oral tablet does not come in any brand-name versions. This drug can cause mild to serious side ...

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 ...

Ambien (zolpidem) is a brand-name oral tablet that’s prescribed to help treat sleep problems in adults. As with other drugs, Ambien can cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, and unusual sleep ...

Most Topamax side effects are not permanent and typically resolve with time. However, some rare side effects, such as kidney stones and high blood ammonia levels, may require treatment. For people ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

Spironolactone is a generic drug prescribed for certain conditions, such as high blood pressure in adults. As with other drugs, spironolactone can cause side effects, such as dizziness and high blood ...

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It has taken decades for some to accept the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Despite scientific evidence that was available years ago, many people were reluctant to make the ...

Opium is a highly addictive drug. It’s made from juice extracted from the unripe seed pods of opium poppy plants (the scientific name is Papaver somniferum). Opium is used to make a class of drugs ...