We've got better at managing the health risks of traditional drugs of abuse, but novel psychoactive substances, or 'legal highs', are a dangerous unknown.
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The Saint Regis Mohawk tribe has struck a multimillion-dollar deal with Allergan. But the deal may do more harm than good.
A push towards prescribing generic medications rather than their branded equivalents, as flagged in the budget, may have benefits beyond simple cost savings.
Physician Health Programs are intended to help doctors with substance abuse disorders and mental health problems. But that's not always what happens.
Imagine being pregnant while having a chronic health condition such as diabetes, hypertension, depression or asthma, or being diagnosed with an illness while pregnant. Amazingly, your doctor may not know…
Researchers have for the first time found a direct link between the use of the drug ice and violence. The study, undertaken…
Drugs of the future may disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria rather than destroy them, according to new research. A protein…
The risk of stroke associated with high trans fat intake is lower among women taking aspirin, a study shows. The risk of…
Independent of its effect on neurons, marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient (THC) impairs memory by affecting passive support…
While traces of pharmaceutical compounds are commonly present in wastewater, interactions with bacteria during the treatment…
In research that may have major implications for understanding drug addiction, it has been shown that objects once associated…
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