Lev Facher covers the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. The era of “tranq” may be ending. But tranq, as the powerful veterinary tranquilizer xylazine is known in the illicit drug supply, is being ...

Sedative-, hypnotic-, or anxiolytic- (SHA-) related disorders include SHA intoxication, SHA withdrawal, and SHA-use disorder. These disorders result from abuse of a class of medications known as ...

A two-part pharmacist-led intervention was associated with a dramatic reduction in the number of older adults in Quebec, Canada, who filled inappropriate prescriptions, a study has found. In a cluster ...

One of the genes that influences drug physical dependence and associated withdrawal has been identified at Oregon Health & Science University. PORTLAND, Ore. -- One of the genes that influences drug ...

There’s a new beast on the streets — and it’s nothing to bark at. A powerful animal tranquilizer is increasingly saturating the US drug supply, fueling mass overdose outbreaks in hot spots like ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A guide published in JAMA Internal Medicine provides strategies to promote sleep and reduce sedative-hypnotic ...

In the December, 1982 edition of High Times’ “Abuse Folio” column, David Smith and Rick Seymour write out medical advice from David Smith, M.D concerning Valium. Valium (diazepam) is the second most ...

May 26, 2010 — Editor's note: Accurately identifying and appropriately addressing sources of agitation and pain are essential elements of good anesthesia practice in critical care units, according to ...