Researchers have used mouse models to study how cocaine addiction alters the brain, illuminating why relapse is common as ...

Relapsing after quitting cocaine is not simply a matter of willpower — it reflects physical changes in the brain, according to new research. Scientists have found that repeated cocaine use reshapes ...

Cocaine addiction isn’t simply a failure of willpower — it’s the result of lasting biological changes in the brain. Researchers at Michigan State University discovered that repeated cocaine use ...

A new review shows insufficient or low-quality evidence to suggest cannabinoids are effective at treating most psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders.

When a cocaine addict relapses, it isn't a matter of personal failure—it's the biological result of their brain's rewiring, new research finds. Michigan State University scientists have found that ...

The largest review of medicinal cannabis to date found it doesn’t effectively treat anxiety, depression, or PTSD—despite millions using it for those reasons. Researchers warn it could even make mental ...

DANIELLE Moore seemed like the “life of the party”, but beneath the drug-fuelled smiles was a young woman trapped in a downward spiral, barely sleeping and battling suicidal thoughts. The ...

Bradley Cowan also assaulted an emergency worker during a "violent arrest", a court hears.

A new study reveals how cocaine use alters brain circuits tied to memory and reward, leaving the brain more vulnerable to relapse.

A landmark paper published in Lancet Psychiatry—the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a ...

Researchers have suggested it may not be effective in treating some of the most common conditions it’s prescribed for.