It seems like for every question we answer about brain science, there are a hundred more we haven’t answered yet.

What is Prescription Drug Abuse: Some medications have psychoactive (mind-altering) properties and, because of that, are sometimes abused—that is, taken for reasons or in ways or amounts not intended by a doctor, or taken by someone other than the person for whom they are prescribed. In fact, prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are, after marijuana (and alcohol), the most commonly abused substances by Americans 14 and older. Learn more ...

Many people talk about being “addicted” to their morning coffee or energy drink! But is caffeine truly addictive?

Active duty and retired members of the armed forces are not immune to the substance use problems that affect the rest of society. The stresses of deployment during wartime and the unique culture of the military account for some differences between substance use in military members and civilians.

If you’re a teen athlete, you’re actually less likely to misuse prescription opioids than teens who don’t participate in sports or exercise regularly.

If you want to be a savvy user of social media, it helps to remember that what you see online almost never shows the complete picture.

Lawmakers in some states have started to authorize schools to have naloxone—which can reduce opioid overdoses—handy if they need it.