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 ...

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 ...

More people in the U.S. are overdosing from cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants and there's no approved medication to help them get off the drugs. Amid public health warnings about ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A police officer packs up bags of methamphetamine after a news conference in Atlanta to announce the seizure of an estimated $6 million worth of the drug on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. John Bazemore / ...