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Isotonitazene, a.k.a. nitazene or ISO, is a dangerous new opioid known for its high occurrence of overdose. Here's what you need to know about this risky drug.

100 million people suffer from chronic pain in the US. Many turn to opioids like Percocet for relief. But what is Percocet, exactly, and is it safe to use?

Psychoactive drugs can include both prescription medications and recreational drugs. But these mind-altering substances run the risk of physical addiction.

As substance abuse and opioid addiction continue to rise across the United States, many are asking: Which drugs have the most dangerous withdrawal symptoms?

Doctors continue to prescribe potentially dangerous opiates like Demerol to treat pain. But what is Demerol, and what are its uses, benefits, and possible side effects?

While there are many illegal or abused substances, most can be categorized under one of the four main groups of recreational drugs: stimulants, depressants, opioids, and hallucinogens.

Almost everyone has received a prescription at some point, but these beneficial medicines also have a dark side. Here are some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs.

OxyContin is an infamously addictive drug. Before you start a prescription for OxyContin, learn about both its potential benefits and potential drawbacks.

With the United States already fighting an unprecedented opioid crisis, the ramifications of COVID-19 on drug use are quickly making themselves known.