Methamphetamine (METH) abuse is a major health concern. Understanding how METH interacts with its target proteins is crucial for the development of novel medications to address drug addiction.

In the wake of the tragic Reiner murders, here's what to know about how methamphetamines and other drugs can affect chronic users.

The devastating stimulant has been hitting Portland, Maine hard, even competing with fentanyl as the street drug of choice. Although a fentanyl overdose can be reversed with Narcan, no medicine can ...

Illicit fentanyl, the driving force behind the U.S. overdose epidemic, is increasingly being used in conjunction with methamphetamine, a new report shows. The laboratory Millennium Health said 60% of ...

Nicole Lee works as a consultant in the alcohol and other drug sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously been awarded funding by Australian and state governments, NHMRC and ...

The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that ...

While fentanyl addiction and overdoses continue to plague Eastern Washington, those addicted to meth need more attention and services. According to University of Washington researcher Caleb ...

Methamphetamine is a highly addictive drug. People can experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it. These can range from fatigue and depression to intense cravings. Although most withdrawal ...

We are in the midst of a speedballing crisis. The fourth and current wave of the drug overdose crisis is comprised of the use of fentanyl (an opioid) with cocaine or methamphetamine, both stimulants. ...

Face sores are a visible side effect of using the drug meth. They typically happen because meth makes a person scratch and pick at their skin. Treatment may involve proper wound care and seeking help ...