The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for those struggling with substance use disorder, it’s one of the most ...

Below, STAT previews the three key questions that could define a potentially busy year in the worlds of substance use and ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

The Rowan County Health Department has announced the recipients of the Early Intervention grant funding, aimed at early identification and prevention strategies for youth at risk of substance use or ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

The holidays can be a challenging time for people in recovery from substance use disorder, but one Kansas City-area organization is working to restore the joy of the season.

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

NEW YORK -- Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released ...

A Florida nonprofit with a mission to combat the state’s overdose epidemic is introducing an artificial intelligence tool ...

While it is common for people to try alcohol in adolescence, alcohol use in teens can be detrimental to health and may affect brain development and mental health. While teens usually drink less often ...

A common perception among many Californians is that substance abuse is a chief cause of people losing their housing and living on the streets. But research debunks this myth. Findings from the recent ...