Abuse : Science World Report

Dec 01, 2015 12:02 AM EST

Women Who Leave Abusers More Likely To Report Threats To Take Children

Mothers who separate from an abusive partner are up to four times more likely to report threats that involve taking or harming their children than those who stay in an abusive relationship, according to a recent study.

Aug 14, 2015 04:37 PM EDT

OxyContin Is Now FDA-Approved To Treat Some Children

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval Thursday for the prescription use of the painkiller OxyContin in patients as young as 11 years old.

Jul 06, 2015 07:05 PM EDT

Amphetamine Use In Men May Affect Their Sexual Function

New findings published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine reveal that illicit drug use, particularly the use of amphetamines, may affect sexual function in men.

Jun 28, 2014 07:43 AM EDT

Early Life Stress Can Impact a Child's Brain

Stress can impact a person's behavior and health. Now, scientists have found that stress experienced early in life can also impact the brain. It turns out that chronic, toxic stress can affect a person long into their adult years.

Mar 12, 2014 08:11 AM EDT

Prescription Drug Abuse Increases Drastically in 20 Years

After an increase of opioid prescriptions that went from 76 million to 210 million over a 20-year span, researchers believe that the prescriptions and consumption of these painkillers have finally stabilized.

Feb 18, 2014 03:20 PM EST

The Fight Against Teens' Prescription Drug Abuse: School and Home Programs

Prescription drug abuse among teenagers has been a widespread issue for quite some time now. With anti-depressants, painkillers, sleeping pills, and more, various programs have had difficulty in curbing this drug abuse. A new study has shown promising results.