Drug Use

The disqualification of a leading U.S. Olympics candidate has brought the World Anti-Doping Agency’s marijuana prohibition under fire

Pharmaceutical companies and drug dealers have been part of the problem—but so have policy makers

The illegal substance—paired with intensive therapy and hard work—dramatically improves PTSD symptoms

For the first time, a randomized controlled trial shows the psychedelic offers potent, if short-term, relief in comparison with an SSRI

To understand the battle over e-cigarettes, one must look to history—and big tobacco

A new mental health treatment using the psychedelic compound psilocybin raises questions about medicine and values

When health care providers demonize people addicted to drugs or alcohol, it just makes the problem worse

Millennials and older adults lead the surge while Gen Z stays on the sidelines

Next-generation opioids may spring from a tiny fungus protein 

The first research center of its kind in the country is bringing renewed rigor to the investigation of the drugs’ therapeutic uses

Activity in this circuit predicted which animals would keep drinking despite negative consequences

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen dives into the history of the epidemic and asks behavior coach Eric Zimmer for his most vital advice on addiction recovery