We now know that chronic substance use—of both alcohol and drugs—actually changes the chemistry and structure of the brain. That sounds serious, and it is, but there are some positives and some ...

But scientists are now warning that some commonly used drugs may have an unexpected effect on the brain, especially in older ...

Over the years, I’ve witnessed a handful of close friends destroy their lives because of an addiction to drugs. Of all the various drugs my peers have used, heroin and crystal meth (methamphetamine) ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Drug Education Council is putting their heads together to help students think smarter about brain health. Standing 12 feet tall and stretching 18 feet long, the megabrain is ...

The researchers also suggest, based on previous studies, that people with acute and chronic alcohol problems might see ...

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, which produced the iconic “this is your brain on drugs” commercials of the 1980s and ‘90s, has renamed itself as the Partnership at Drugfree.org, the ...

Too much salt may inflame the brain, triggering hormones that push blood pressure higher. Scientists found this pathway could explain why many patients resist current hypertension drugs, pointing ...

Although brain fog isn’t a clinical term, it is often used to describe a set of cognitive symptoms where your mind feels cloudy, and you have difficulty thinking clearing or articulating your thoughts ...

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work. Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like Ritalin and Adderall may ...

Two of the largest clinical trials of their kind have doused hopes that a diabetes and weight loss “wonder drug” might also work its magic on Alzheimer’s. A daily dose of oral semaglutide did not ...