Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Addiction to a drug means you cannot control your use of the substance, ...

A painkiller meant for relief now faces tighter scrutiny as abuse concerns spill into policy.

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

India plans to place pregabalin under Schedule H1 to curb misuse. The move would mandate prescription-only sales, strict record-keeping, and tighter oversight while ensuring access for genuine ...