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Codeine often plays a crucial role in pain relief and cough suppression. But what is codeine, and what should you know about its uses, risks, and benefits?

The term "narcotics" is often overused as a shorthand for drugs in pop culture and media. But what are narcotics, specifically, and are they safe to use?

Pain pills can be highly effective in treating discomfort, but they also carry significant risks if not taken properly. Here's how to use pain pills safely.

Suboxone clinics are a growing form of treatment for those struggling with opioid addiction. But how do you know whether a suboxone clinic is right for you?

Krokodil has earned a reputation as "the drug that eats junkies" due to its fearsome, flesh-rotting side effects. So why are people still using it?

Concerned about opiate misuse in yourself or a loved one? It's important to recognize the signs of opiate withdrawal, how to handle it, and when to get help.

Intended to relieve pain, many powerful, dangerous opioids like desomorphine are also abused and sold on the black market. Here's what you should know.

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?