Drugs

Understanding Natural Opioids Can Unlock Powerful New Pain Treatments
Scientists Give Worms the Munchies — and Uncover a Neurological Mystery

A Mifepristone Suspension Would Have Significant Ripple Effects Beyond Abortion
A Dangerous Substance Is Currently Spreading Through the Illicit Drug Supply
Can Poppy Seeds Trigger a Positive Drug Test? An Addiction Specialist Has the Answer
Humans Produce THC-like Chemicals Naturally — Here’s How They Work
The Infected in HBO's 'Last of Us' Were Inspired By an “Otherworldly” Psychedelic Trip
An Understudied Psychedelic Could Be A Promising New Mental Health Treatment
Can a Universal Flu Vaccine Actually Work? mRNA Technology Is a Budding Solution
Why the future of periods could be none at all
3D-printed “organs” could lead to better drugs
Anxiety comes with sexual health side effects in men — but Viagra may not help
Do genetics determine how you respond to psychedelics? A recent study suggests they might
How Colorado’s radical decriminalization could shape the future of legal psychedelics
Does cannabis smoke cause more lung damage than tobacco smoke? A researcher reveals the truth
Sorry, stoners — doctors have bad news about the medical benefits of cannabis
These CRISPR-edited T cells could be the future of cancer therapy
How years of opioid use damage your gut — and so much more
Cannabis for pain: A scientist reveals how weed activates our body's opioid system
A single dose of psilocybin may alleviate major depression for 12 weeks, study finds
This vital cancer screening test saves countless lives — why is it still so controversial?
Over-the-counter birth control is coming soon — and it could revolutionize reproductive health
Is it finally time to stop drug testing workers?
Indica vs. sativa: A cannabis expert explains whether these two products are actually different
No, drug dealers are not trying to slip kids fentanyl, researchers say
Do you get stoned the first time you smoke weed? A doctor debunks a cannabis myth
LSD-like drug may treat depression without the "trip" effect — mouse study
Gaming tech could ease pain during surgery — here’s how
What are the side effects of the new Covid-19 bivalent booster?
A rodent "backpack" could speed up cancer drug discovery
Psychedelic trips and near-death experiences result in strikingly similar shifts in mindset
This high-tech contact lens could diagnose cancer — and maybe treat it, too
Psilocybin therapy reduces heavy drinking by up to 83 percent in landmark trial
This breakthrough stem-cell therapy could reverse genetic blindness
Some people with epilepsy find relief with CBD — but the market is murky
Can mad honey get you high? A bee expert reveals the answer
What’s in your sports supplement? New paper warns of accidental doping
Male birth control is at our fingertips. Will we ever grasp it?
How are drugs absorbed in the body? The science of medicine, explained
Ketamine can treat depression — but teletherapy could make it accessible
The surprising way psilocybin alters the brain’s chemistry to treat depression
'Better Call Saul' Season 6 has “a pretty clear vision,” says star Tony Dalton
10 years ago, 'Fez' changed indie gaming forever with one mind-blowing trick
New brain scans may reveal why psilocybin is such a potent antidepressant
Does creatine make you stronger? How the supplement may boost athleticism
Insomnia is on the rise. A doctor warns melatonin might not be the solution
MDMA plus therapy is highly effective for treating PTSD, trial shows
The 10 best subreddits for when you're high
These North American birds had completely unexpected responses to the Moon
Researchers mapped psychedelics in the brain — challenging our understanding of how the drugs work