Doctor offers thoughtful and nuanced answers to difficult questions about how the most popular street drugs affect those ...

There are many factors that increase a person's risk of addiction. One risk factor is arousal dysregulation caused by trauma.

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Getting stuck in our emotional development is another of the 10 effects of drug abuse. Drug use dulls the senses. In trying to escape uncomfortable things, we also miss many growth opportunities.

Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers ...

Most publications on the effects of drugs on the teenage brain are written by scientists for scientists. Here is an overview of this research from a teenager's perspective.

The drug known as 7-OH has been on the market for two years, and officials warn of its potential for addiction.

Drug addiction is not just a series of poor choices; it's a complex interplay of psychological, social, and physiological factors that can completely upend your life.

Once addicted to opium, you will have unpleasant side effects if you don’t take the drug on a regular schedule. This is called withdrawal, and it usually starts within 6 to 24 hours of your last ...

A new study published in Neuropharmacology provides evidence that cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, ...

Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with ...

Having experienced his own addiction to drugs, the song discusses the negative physical effects of drugs, as well as its effect on life and relationships. Subsequently, the continuous exposure of the ...