At first glance, Ozempic and Wegovy seem like miracle drugs of the 21st century — a pair of injections that shrink waistlines ...

Treatment for opioid addiction with medications is considered the first step in recovery from this life-threatening illness.

Across the US, roughly 1 in 10 adults struggle with alcohol use disorder — a medical condition that makes quitting feel ...

New findings offer a hint as to why people taking these obesity medications also tend to report drinking less.

New research published in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine questions the effectiveness of Tramadol, a widely used opioid pain ...

In the entryway of the River Rouge Police Department, there are a few vending machines. One for keys, one for soda and now one for Narcan.

Overdose deaths in Southeast Missouri fell 19% in 2024, mirroring national and statewide declines, as naloxone distribution ...

The study builds on growing genetic research into cannabis use, as policymakers grapple with the risks and benefits of the drug’s soaring popularity.

Hundreds of studies have confirmed that certain foods affect the brain similarly to other addictive substances.

It’s called Kratom, “a Southeast Asian plant with opioid-receptor mediated effects,” according to the National Institutes of ...

Despite limited recognition from both the government and the general public, the substance kratom is widely available across ...

Painkillers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prescription opioids work in different ways and can have side effects. Here's ...