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 ...
The opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) has a weird double life. The plant’s seeds give a tasty, nutty flavor to bagels, breads, ...
A major US study suggests that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, already used widely for diabetes and obesity, may also be linked to ...
This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...
An experimental medication was shown to achieve strong pain relief in early studies without the risks associated with typical opioids. The finding comes from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA ...
Opium is a highly addictive drug. It’s made from juice extracted from the unripe seed pods of opium poppy plants (the scientific name is Papaver somniferum). Opium is used to make a class of drugs ...
To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. A class of drugs designed to manage blood sugar and shrink waistlines appears to be doing something researchers say ...
People taking new weight-loss drugs say they curb cravings for booze, drugs, and nicotine. Did scientists inadvertently create an addiction-busting drug? Scientific evidence is mounting that the new ...
There are, of course, known potential adverse effects of using GLP-1 drugs, from common gastrointestinal issues to kidney ...
Xanax (alprazolam) is a brand-name oral tablet prescribed for certain anxiety disorders in adults. As with other drugs, Xanax can cause side effects, such as sleepiness and sexual side effects. Xanax ...
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