Some types of opioids, such as heroin, have no known medical use and are therefore illegal in the U.S. as Schedule 2 drugs under the DEA. While people make them specifically for recreational use ...

Taking it with certain medications may increase the risk of side effects. These include other drugs that cause sleepiness, medications used for mental health conditions, anesthetics, and alcohol.

Caffeine, the most popular performance-enhancing (and psychoactive) drug in the world , was also banned at the Olympics until 2004 for its stimulating effects, the Chicago Tribun e reported.

For example, the possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell (and manufacture, sale, and deliver) is a second-degree felony amounting to a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to 15 years in ...

There are several types of drugs available to treat mental illnesses. Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, antipsychotics, mood-stabilizers, and stimulants.

An example of this type of interaction can occur between a diuretic — a drug that attempts to rid the body of excess water and salt — and ibuprofen (Advil). The ibuprofen may reduce the ...

MAOIs block an enzyme called monoamine oxidase, which breaks down the neurotransmitters in the brain. Taking this type of drug increases the levels of these neurotransmitters.

Protein therapeutics — for example, monoclonal antibodies — can target more complex ailments, but the protein molecules are typically too big to wedge their way through lipid-based cell walls.

For 70% of patients with epilepsy, drugs can control seizures. However, they can't cure epilepsy, and most people will need to continue taking medications. An accurate diagnosis of the type of ...

Oncology drugs are therapeutics used to treat cancer — a group of diseases caused by uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells. We've created a list of some of them.

Spanish scientists say a new study suggests that hostile and competitive young people are more likely to take illegal drugs than their calmer counterparts. The study, from the University of ...