As the use of medical marijuana is on the rise, it’s important to keep in mind Service Members are prohibited from using any form of marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), or hemp products, including for...

Managing medications while traveling requires careful planning to ensure you stay healthy while on the go. Here are some practical tips to help you manage your medications effectively while you...

There are many types of medications that should be taken daily or multiple times a day. This can make it more likely to forget a dose. If you ever miss a medication dose, always check on the next...

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...

Prescription drug misuse or abuse is the use of a medicine in a way not intended by the doctor that prescribed the medication. Prescription drug misuse is common in children aged 12 and above. These...

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...

After you receive a new prescription, the first thing you should do is check the label to make sure you are taking the medicine as intended. Prescription labels contain a lot of useful information...

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...

Naloxone is a medication that can be used to reverse an opioid overdose. It works by attaching to opioid receptors to block the effects of opioids like heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone...

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...