What’s the most dangerous drug in the world? Crystal meth? Heroin? One of those ones which is still only known by its chemical formula? No – it’s alcohol, according to separate recent studies, which ...

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It is an opioid that floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical that helps us feel pleasure. This causes a strong feeling of happiness, ...

CNN — What are the most addictive drugs? This question seems simple, but the answer depends on whom you ask. From the points of view of different researchers, the potential for a drug to be addictive ...

Definitively ranking how addictive various substances are is tough work, even for scientists. It's well known that drugs like cocaine and heroin come with extreme health risks. But knowing how likely ...

We’d never recommend anyone does drugs (especially the illegal ones). But if you do have your heart set on mind-altering substances, it’s probably wise to avoid these five – as they’ve been found to ...

Despite fewer new addiction cases worldwide, a sweeping analysis finds drug-related deaths surging, exposing critical failures in global harm-reduction and recovery systems. Study: The evolving burden ...