Tag: common drugs of abuse
An exploration of addiction: The teen years
In this installment of our series, we examine how addiction can take hold when our brains are at their most vulnerable.
Series: An exploration of addiction
In this new series, we will take a deeper dive into the science behind substance abuse disorders and addiction.
DEA report details heroin threat
A recent report by the DEA details the threat of heroin and opioid drug abuse in the United States.
Fentanyl in the news
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in the abuse of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.