Many of us have used over the counter (OTC) pain medications at some point to help with allergies, improve cold symptoms or reduce pain and inflammation. OTC medications are drugs you can buy on your...

For sports fans, sports betting can add some extra excitement to a big game. A national survey found that nearly 20% of Americans had bet on sports within the past 12 months. Sports betting can be a...

People diagnosed with anxiety and depression may receive mental health counseling and/or medication from their provider. Prescribed medications for anxiety and depression may be used to help a person...

A drug recall occurs when a drug company warns patients about a potential health risk of a drug or chooses to remove a drug from the market. If a drug is being recalled, the Food and Drug...

Everyone experiences issues with attention and completing tasks sometimes, which can be due to a variety of factors such as lack of sleep or exercise, too much caffeine, stress, or behavioral health...

Service members taking prescription drugs must be on constant alert to keep medications away from young children (0–6 years). They may be prescribed opioids, sedatives, and stimulants and these...

Generic drugs are just as effective as brand-name medications because they contain the same active ingredients and work in the same way as their brand name counterparts. These drugs provide the same...

Community-based approaches to prevent drug relapse are essential for supporting individuals in recovery and promoting long-term success. These approaches use community resources and social support to...

Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) are drugs that can alter the human body and the way it functions. Many of these drugs, when taken in the correct dosage and used with a doctor’s supervision, can...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief drugs are often used to treat cold and flu symptoms, headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps and back pain. OTC medications can be bought without a prescription...