Cocaine is a Schedule 2 controlled substance, but it’s not a narcotic. It’s a stimulant like caffeine or amphetamine. Cocaine is illegal for personal use in the United States. There are some accepted ...

While the U.S. has recently seen a welcome downturn in drug overdose deaths, a new study from Northwestern Medicine is the first to pinpoint when the tide began to turn—identifying August 2023 as the ...

For some people receiving methadone for treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD), the co-use of opioids and stimulants such as cocaine is an issue. Now, a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine ...

You have probably heard of dopamine. The substance also known as the "feel-good hormone". Drugs such as cocaine cause a surge of dopamine in the brain. Normally, a protein in the brain called the ...

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 ...

Gustavo Petro is making some big claims, and he is not afraid to be vocal about them on public forums as well. The Colombian ...

This post is in response to Which Drug Epidemic Is Next: Meth, Psychedelics, Mushrooms? By Mark S. Gold M.D. Cocaine use is increasingly prevalent among high-achieving professionals. Source: Image ...

A South Florida medical examiner has confirmed “pink cocaine” is associated with some overdose deaths in Miami-Dade County. Dr. Diane Moore, director of toxicology at the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner ...