Drug addiction is a condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance with a harmful outcome. Drugs overstimulate the brain’s reward circuit, producing pleasure or euphoria. With repeated ...

The authors surveyed nearly 350 people about how many attempts it took to quit a substance before they were finally able to maintain their sobriety - revealing which drugs could be the most addicting.

Criticism over how the Chinese government buys drugs for its public health care system has ignited frustration over the quality of medicine. By Alexandra Stevenson and Zixu Wang Reporting from ...

It’s time to move on from treating heroin as Europe’s main drug problem, according to the head of the European Union’s drugs agency. That’s not to say heroin isn’t still a major problem.

Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality. By Alexandra Stevenson and Zixu Wang Reporting from Hong Kong A rare ...

C&EN’s tabulation follows approvals from the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; therefore, it does not include blood products, gene therapies, vaccines, and other therapies that ...

Non-stimulants are newer ADHD drugs that increase norepinephrine levels. Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists do not act as quickly as stimulants and may not always be effective. They can be used in ...