Recreational Drugs

Hormonal fluctuations make women particularly sensitive, compared to men, to the addictive properties of cocaine, according to a new study.

Multiple People in “Zombielike” State After Overdosing on Drug 85X as Potent as Marijuana

Teen substance use is "trending in the right direction," say University of Michigan researchers.

The Science Behind LSD Flashbacks: Truth or Myth?
It’s commonly thought that LSD stays in the system forever and can cause random flashbacks throughout life — here’s what research says.

Flakka is a Dangerous Drug, but it Doesn’t Turn You into a Zombie
Flakka was believed to be behind two cannibalistic attacks that left one man blind and a married couple dead. It wasn't so. Here's why we need facts, not myths, about dangerous drugs.

The psychostimulant can enable athletes to run significantly longer, but may result in potentially dangerous overheating of muscles, according to a new study.

New Device to Help Police Catch Cocaine-Using Drivers
Researchers have created a new kind of 'drugalyser' that's less likely to give false positive readings.

The new technique identifies these drugs, which can usually evade detection, in as little as 15 seconds.