Pot use among young adults reached historic levels in recent years, according to a federally supported survey. Daily use even ...

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 ...

When people who use illegal drugs feel like they have to hide their use, the risk of overdose and death soars.

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

How addiction works in the brain, and why opioids are so dangerously addictive. Addiction destroys lives. In far too many cases, addiction also ends them. Overdose is a leading cause of cause of death ...

Billy Strings' mom Debra died of a drug overdose in June. The bluegrass musician opened up about losing her on the 'Dopey' ...

Using drug abuse as a justification for tariffs is illogical and ineffective in addressing the complex issue of drug addiction. While interdiction efforts at borders are important, the ease of ...

Billy Bob Thornton opened up on his past drug addictions, including the moment he knew he needed to quit and the one drug ...