The brave new world of "cognitive enhancement," a term that typically refers to the use of attention- or memory-boosting prescription drugs, such as Adderall, Ritalin and modafinil (Provigil), along with other performance-raising medications, to improve productivity. picked by mattgup 11 months ago

A drug currently available in some Canadian stores — said to induce the same kind of "high" as the street drug ecstasy — may pose serious health risks, Health Canada says. picked by muppet 10 months ago

Free, detailed instructions explaining how to successfully pass a drug test using common kitchen and household items. picked by qmriley 3 years ago

Human brains are unique, because they give us the power to reflect, talk and dream. All these processes are influenced by the use of drugs. This Flash presentation lets you choose one of the drugs listed to see how it effects your brain. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

Here in the United States, four decades of drug war have had three consequences: 5x the rate of incarceration. Prisoners for drug crimes rose from 41k in 1980 to 500k today. Secondly, we have enriched criminals and terrorist and thirdly we have squandered resources. We spend 7x as much on fighting drugs than we do treating drug addiction. Something must change. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

Apparently science has finally gotten the message and realized that even drug abuse can be made better, faster, and stronger. Cracked.com presents new, readily available drugs that seem more like science fiction than pharmaceutical fact. picked by equinox 11 months ago

New mint packets being sold by The Hershey Co. look nearly identical to the tiny heat-sealed bags used to sell illegal powdered drugs like crack, heroin and cocaine and glorify the drug trade, a Philadelphia police official said. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Long term fight between families gets a little intense.

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Manny Ramirez is suspended for using performance enhancing drugs. Red hot Dodgers lose slugger for 50 games. picked by tomphoolry 7 months ago

ESPN commentator and former NFL defensive lineman Mike Golic talks about using steroids in his playing days picked by bigtonyboy 2 years ago

We all know the bum rap recreational drugs have received in the United States and other countries. However, many governments are finally making the shift towards more progressive drug policies, treating use as a health matter rather than a criminal matter. There’s good reason for this. Take a short glance into some of the cases we’ve gathered here and you’ll understand why a shif... read full post picked by nickcobb 2 months ago

Mouse Party is designed to provide a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. When drugs enter the body they elicit very complex effects in many different regions of the brain. Every drug of abuse has its own unique molecular mechanism and this site illustrates them. picked by MasterPiece 2 years ago

Drugs shaped like Snoopy, Transformers and President Barack Obama’s head recently showed up on Kansas City area streets, adding to a trend that worries police and health experts. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

Federal drug regulators warned Wednesday that patients taking two popular drugs to stop smoking should be watched closely for signs of serious mental illness, as reports mount of suicides among the drugs’ users. picked by nateebiinature 5 months ago

Pfizer Corporation is starting a program to offer free drugs for up to a year for people who have lost their jobs and health insurance since the beginning of the year. Get it up! picked by suebe 7 months ago

It has long been suspected that humans have an ancient history of drug use, but there has been a lack of proof to support the theory.
Now, however, researchers have found equipment used to prepare hallucinogenic drugs for sniffing, and dated them back to prehistoric South American tribes.



I guess it should be known as the "stoned" age now picked by fentwin 1 year ago

A BBC story from March 16, 2007 said the raid netted $205-million along with guns, drugs, and smaller amounts of cash in Euros and Mexican pesos. Good thing cops are never crooked in these big busts. picked by ogri2003 2 years ago

"UK doctors fear public safety could be compromised by the growing interest of world governments in using drugs for law enforcement."
they have a good example to show why it's unsafe...but I don't think that explains the "growing interest"
oh well, why use drugs anyway while there's a safe alternative...guns! picked by nicky666 3 years ago