Although many narcotic drugs and medications have similar effects or characteristics, each substance is unique. Here are some common examples. From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic ...

According to DSM-5, dissociation refers to the “splitting off of clusters of mental contents from conscious awareness.” An everyday example is daydreaming, or the experience of being so absorbed in a ...

Located in Cherry Health’s Southeast Side Health Center, the recovery center offers health screenings, counseling, access to ...

Many aging baby boomers have long histories with drugs, cannabis and alcohol. “The field wasn’t ready for that,” said one expert. By Paula Span When Dr. Benjamin Han, a geriatrician and addiction ...

There have been “promising” declines in high school students’ overall use of illicit substances, concludes a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2013, the ...

The drug screening market represents a critical segment of the healthcare and diagnostics industry, encompassing technologies ...

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) in collaboration with the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has spearheaded an initiative dubbed, "Operation Storm: Rep Your SHS" in a spirited campaign ...

Govt schools in Delhi will raise awareness on the dangers of substance abuse in classrooms through an effort that will ...

Drug treatment for people with newly diagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with significantly reduced risks of suicidal behaviors, substance misuse, transport ...