When a cocaine addict relapses, it isn't a matter of personal failure—it's the biological result of their brain's rewiring, ...

Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

Most people abusing both alcohol and cocaine don’t realize that these two drugs make risky use so much more deadly. They need to know. New research reveals problematic cardiac changes in patients with ...

Two drugs currently used to treat heroin and prescription painkiller addiction may work together to fight cocaine as well — without causing dependence themselves, according to a new study in rats. A ...

People have been wondering why hard drug takers grow thin, shrink and are slim yet they consume a great quantity of food. Experts are now explaining why cocaine users tend to be slim. Apart from ...

A research team led by Virginia Commonwealth University has gained new insights into the molecular mechanisms that cause cocaine use disorder, identifying a potential therapeutic strategy to inhibit ...

Researchers have used mouse models to study how cocaine addiction alters the brain, illuminating why relapse is common as ...

Cannabis and other illicit drugs are associated with higher stroke risk, underscoring the importance of addressing substance ...

Gambling and cocaine use, while seemingly distinct activities, share striking similarities in how they affect brain function, behavior, and overall well-being. Both can lead to addiction, financial ...