Substance misuse occurs when a person uses certain substances in a way that harms themselves or those around them. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that causes uncontrolled use of ...

Drug use and misuse can affect your mind and body in a wide range of ways — some of them serious. If you want to change your relationship with a substance, help is available right now. Drug misuse is ...

Sam Baron receives funding from the Australian Research Council. What’s a medical drug? Ask someone on the street and they’re likely to tell you it’s the kind of thing you take when you’re unwell.

A nation’s health is its most valuable asset, the foundation upon which economic prosperity, social stability, and long-term development are built.Zimbabwe’s aspiration to become an ...

A drug overdose may occur when an individual consumes too much of a substance. Opioids, stimulants, and other substances can all cause an overdose. Responding quickly can help prevent serious health ...

High school seniors who participate in sports are more likely than non-athletes to misuse prescription stimulants during their 20s, but those involved in contact sports are even more likely than their ...