What drugs are in the class of special substances known as narcotics? What is their chemical makeup? How do they alter the body and the brain? Why are many of them so addictive -- and often deadly? In this episode, host Robin Williams takes you on a candid, shocking and sometimes sobering journey into the psychophysiology of psychotropic drugs, aided by high-end 3-D CGI.
Treat that nagging pain and end up with blue urine. Wait, what? That's right, some medications have weird and, shall we say, unsettling side effects. If blue urine isn't strange enough for you, check out some even more bizarre medication side effects in our quiz.
So now you know that more than 20 percent of prescriptions are given for off-label uses -- but do you know which ones those are? Think you can spot the difference between approved uses and more controversial ones? Take this quiz to find out!
Addiction affects millions of people in the U.S. alone. It doesn't discriminate against gender, race, social class or age. Dependency doesn't just affect illegal drugs users--prescription medications, alcohol, and even caffeine are addictive.
Did you know that more than 20 percent of prescriptions are given for off-label uses? Think you can spot the difference between approved uses and more controversial ones? Take this quiz to find out!
Roxanne, candy, sugar, electric cool aid, glo – no matter what you call it, it's highly addictive and dangerous. After only a few decades in the American scene, crack cocaine has skyrocketed in popularity. Test your knowledge of this insidious drug.
As society learned of the dangers associated with them, the use of many drugs became restricted or illegal. Want to see how much you really know about the history and science behind medicinal, recreational and spiritual uses of drugs? Take this quiz!
Antidepressants have come a long way since they first hit the market. A medication once used only for inpatient treatment now is a widely prescribed drug. But has the popularity of antidepressants gone too far? Take the quiz and find out!
Twentieth-century vaccines have taken modern medicine to a whole new level. In fact, recent discoveries have prevented or eradicated many illnesses. Check out our modern medicine pictures and see what treatments are available today.
Ever wondered how much America is worth? Imagine putting a dollar amount on everything in America -- all the land, the resources under our feet, our homes and possessions, even the water we drink and the air we breathe. For the first time, Donald Trump puts a value on it all. He reveals the inventors and entrepreneurs whose hard work and genius for great ideas is making America rich -- from the accidental oil baron to the garage sale millionaire, from making money out of garbage to pioneering products that change our lives. So if America was for sale, what would be a fair price?
Researchers are making progress with treating debilitating migraines, using methods ranging from preventative medications to acupuncture. Test your knowledge of migraines with our Mega Migraine Quiz.
