World War II was not only the most destructive war in human history but also the most pharmacologically enhanced. It was literally sped up by speed ...

Violence associated with psychoactive substance use has long been recognized as a contributing factor in assaults and homicides. Although doctors can’t diagnose a person whom they haven’t personally ...

IMPERIAL, Mo. -- Using methamphetamine is a real health hazard, but the sheriff in a Missouri county with one of worst meth problems in the nation is using a computer program to show youths how the ...

Australia's generation X—people born between 1962 and 1982—face the highest risk of death from methamphetamine-related causes among all age groups, according to a new Burnet Institute study. Subscribe ...

The terrible effects of addiction to methamphetamine are well-known to those who use the deadly substance, as well as to family and friends who see the torment and suffering. Jack Bridges watched his ...

Background: We studied the pharmacology of l-methamphetamine, the less abused isomer, when used as a nasal decongestant. Methods: 12 subjects self-administered l-methamphetamine from a nonprescription ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A massive methamphetamine bust in the Twin Cities is highlighting a disturbing trend in Minnesota’s drug landscape — a resurgence of meth use fueled by powerful trafficking networks.

Editor’s note: We recently asked readers to send in their most burning questions about homelessness. One of the top questions was: Does addiction cause homelessness? This post is our first attempt to ...