Developing high-quality, safe, and effective drugs is a complex process that requires varied scientific skills and stringent regulatory assessments. Drug development is a process that spans many years, from the initial phase of identifying potential drug ...

Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call addiction. We now know that addiction is largely a brain ...

Recent cases have highlighted differing legal responses to drug abuse. While some individuals struggling with substance use are sent to rehabilitation, others face prosecution and possible prison sentences.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. “According to the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, approximately 1 in 8 children live with at least ...