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 ...

Dr. David Brendel answers the question: 'Substance Abuse And Depression?' — -- Question: What is the relationship between depression and substance abuse? Answer: There is a very close ...

Narcan is a powerful medication, designed to reverse opioid overdoses. It has become both a symbol of hope and source of controversy over the US: does this enable addiction or help save lives? The ...

The Ministry of Agriculture is turning to agriculture as a frontline solution to rising drug use among young people, ...

Drug overdoses are one of the leading causes of injury death in adults, and they have risen in the United States over the past several decades. Thousands of pounds of narcotics enter the U.S. every ...

Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, says the approach includes four key components. These are understanding the reality of drug abuse in communities, examining its root ...