In 2024, over 74 million controlled drugs were prescribed in England alone, with more than 25 million of these being Schedule 5 drugs, including codeine, according to data from the Care Quality ...

CHICAGO -- Despite recommended limits on codeine use in children, the potent painkiller is prescribed for children in at least half a million emergency room visits each year, a study suggests. Use of ...

Many people assume that medicines sold over the counter are inherently safe. After all, if you can buy something in a ...

Nigeria faces a rising epidemic of substance misuse, with cocaine, codeine, and even caffeine addiction representing serious public health concerns. While attention typically centres on illegal drugs, ...