Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.

Discusses the effects of many drugs on the brain and other parts of the body. This large neuroscience resource also provides links to information on other brain and nervous system topics.

Article on the effect of certain drugs on human personality. Article's foundation is in anti-psychotic research.

Article on the effect of certain drugs on human personality. Article's foundation is in anti-psychotic research.

This article warns against the use of performance-enhancing and diet drugs that can be purchased easily and legally. Authors looks at the world of professional baseball and examines the use of supplements, the effects they have had on...

This lesson focuses on developing and testing new drugs including their safety, effectiveness, and dosage; and the three main stages of testing. A link to a test is provided.

Nice article that gives you some questions to ask your pharmacist to help you find the correct allergy medication. It also gives a little background information on some of the drugs available.

If you know anyone with ADHD, they may take Ritalin to treat their disorder. This article from Family Doctor explains how most people with ADHD react to Ritalin. Ritalin abuse and its negative effects are also covered.

Extremely insightful article that explains what allergy is. Includes information on types of symptoms, how an allergy occurs, and common misconceptions about allergies.

Gives several types of medications for children along with the dosages prescribed and the possible side effects.

Learn the facts about the antidepressant alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax. Topics include pharmacology, warnings, adverse effects, and overdose.

Originally published in a brochure, the information at this website provides facts about fetal alcohol syndrome. Read about how alcohol use during pregnancy can harm a child for life.

Having an addiction can not only be unhealthy and expensive but it can also change who you are as a person. Since teenagers are still developing physically and mentally this can have a detrimental effect on who they will become. This...

In this article on chlordiazepoxide, the first antianxiety agent, learn about the problems associated with this prescription drug.

Provides information about cocaine and crack. Find out what each substance actually is, what it does to you, and what it is sometimes called.

Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a microorganism to withstand the effects of an antibiotic. It is a specific type of drug resistance. Antibiotic resistance evolves naturally via natural selection through random mutation, but it...

This website describes the function of various drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It also defines the disease.

This website provides a list of symptoms associated with acetaminophen toxicity and overdose. Learn what you should do in case someone near you takes too much Tylenol, or any other drug containing acetaminophen.

Scientific research on the health benefits associated with Transcendental Meditation. Over 30 years and 500 studies verify its effectiveness.

This resource provides information about the prescriptions acetaminophen and codeine.

This site gives detailed profiles of over a thousand prescription drugs for a range of health conditions. Information included in each profile includes important facts, side effects, warnings, and more.