Declines in drug fatalities are clear public health benefits. However, there is much more work to be done to address drug mortality, including addressing increases in polysubstance use involving ...

Purpose: This study investigates the medication knowledge of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs) treated at a psychiatric clinic in northern Germany, aiming to identify gaps in understanding ...

“There are two classes of stimulants for ADHD,” Levine said. “One is the Ritalin-derived drugs called methylphenidates — Ritalin and Concerta are the most popular — and the other is the ...

Dr. Evan Levine tackles a drug that is often prescribed to help children perform better -- a phenomenon he calls "borderline child abuse." ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized P7,634,000 worth of ecstasy, known as party drugs, concealed inside boxes of gummy candies at ...

Medical professionals commonly treat a person with ADHD with two types of medications: stimulants and nonstimulants.

Researchers compared the effects of commonly prescribed ADHD medications, including stimulants such as amphetamines and methylphenidate, along with non-stimulants such as atomoxetine and ...

Prescription weight loss medications, including GLP-1 agonists, orlistat, and Contrave, may be effective for some people. But other lifestyle changes are still necessary for long-term success.

This involves a combination of behavioural interventions, restructuring social, educational or working environments, and prescription of stimulant medication. It seems paradoxical that stimulant ...

A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small ... No significant differences were found between stimulants (including methylphenidate and amphetamine) and non-stimulants ...