Sam Baron receives funding from the Australian Research Council. What’s a medical drug? Ask someone on the street and they’re likely to tell you it’s the kind of thing you take when you’re unwell.

Substance abuse, or an unhealthy pattern of alcohol or other drug use, can harm your health if you have HIV. It can also lead to risky behaviors that could make you more likely to get HIV or pass the ...

Addiction quickly becomes a lifestyle. An addicted person dedicates more and more of their attention to getting drugs, finding ways to use, and concealing their use from others. All of these ...

Peer Pressure: Among teenagers and youths, peer pressure is a prominent cause of drug abuse. The desire to fit in and gain social acceptance can lead individuals to experiment with substances they ...