CHICAGO - The first study to look at methamphetamine's potential lasting effects on children whose mothers used it in pregnancy finds these kids at higher risk for behavior problems than other ...

Methamphetamine doesn't just spike levels of the pleasure-inducing hormone dopamine in the reward pathways of the brain—it also provokes damaging brain inflammation through similar mechanisms. Meth is ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When expectant moms use methamphetamine, their kids may be at greater risk of behavioral and emotional problems by kindergarten, a new study finds. Researchers found that ...

Methamphetamine is New Zealand's most harmful illicit drug and wastewater testing shows its use and availability are on the rise. Much of the harm results from reckless and impulsive ...

Violence associated with psychoactive substance use has long been recognized as a contributing factor in assaults and homicides. Although doctors can’t diagnose a person whom they haven’t personally ...

Heroin, or opiate, withdrawal is the gold standard of addiction withdrawal. Imagine the worst flu of your life and then imagine knowing that taking a hit of this stuff will make it all better. Think ...

In last week's mayoral debate, candidate Spencer Pratt said "super meth" was driving homelessness in Los Angeles. After several years reporting and writing a book on this topic, I can say that Los ...

SHELLEY — A 48-year-old man pleaded not guilty Monday after police say he acted suspiciously, leading them to find drugs and paraphernalia in his car, allegedly. Spencer Tolman was charged with felony ...

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