“Cannabis is dangerous.” “Weed leads you to other drugs.” “Marijuana opens the door to harder substances.” After an extensive analysis and review process, the results were published this month in the ...

Researchers believe that alcohol can alter the brain's chemistry and allow people to more easily become addicted to harder ...

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

For decades, cannabis has been treated as a public menace while alcohol and tobacco were folded into daily life, policy frameworks and corporate profit models. A newly published scientific analysis ...

Individuals who engaged in spirituality were significantly less likely to exhibit hazardous use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs, according to a new meta-analysis led by researchers ...

Substance use among 16-year-olds in France has fallen sharply over the past decade, according to findings from the 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). The data ...

New research suggests that spiritual practices, independent of religion, may protect against drug and alcohol misuse.

As parents and caregivers, one of the most important things we can do is help children navigate the challenges they may face when it comes to tobacco, alcohol, and drug use. Open, honest communication ...

Researchers believe that alcohol can alter the brain's chemistry and allow people to more easily become addicted to harder substances Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has ...