A controlled substance is a drug that the DEA regulates to ensure safety, facilitate medical use, and prevent misuse within legal guidelines. The Controlled Substances Act was established in 1970 and ...

People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, including certain antidepressants, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Scientists at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) and University center Unisanté classified 35 commonly used drugs in Switzerland based on their impact on the aquatic biodiversity. Scientists at the ...

In January 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released finalized guidance on premarket pathways for combination products. While the guidance is not binding, it provides industry ...

Cannabis may be on its way to being less restricted in the U.S. after a recent recommendation from the Health and Human Services Department to reschedule the drug's classification. Last week, the HHS ...

It's known as a party drug of choice: cheap, readily available, and a “really good intensifier”. But ketamine wasn't designed for recreational use - it's a powerful anaesthetic, with a nasty dark side ...