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An author on marijuana myths and former drug policy advisor to the Obama administration is making his way to Elkhart Tuesday ...

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden brain circuit that may explain why withdrawal drives people back to alcohol.

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The opioid painkiller tramadol does little to reduce moderate to severe pain, according to results published Oct. 7 in the ...

Penn researchers found that psilocybin can calm brain circuits tied to pain and mood, easing both physical suffering and ...

Cheap, toxic and easily accessible, a ‘new’ street substance known as suck-and-die is fast gaining notoriety among the youth.

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OH, a potent opioid compound, has recently been linked with addiction and overdose deaths across the nation. Here's what you ...