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 ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

Many surgeons recommend giving up smoking, alcohol, or drugs before surgery, but researchers have found this may also ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful.Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate ...

All In Solutions Counseling Center has emphasized the importance of combining outpatient treatment services with structured sober living environments to enhance recovery outcomes for individuals ...

With the upcoming holiday season comes with it an increase in mental health concerns and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). According to the CDC, December and January are the most dangerous months for drug ...

Share on Pinterest A growing body of evidence suggests that GLP-1 drugs prescribed for obesity and diabetes could also help treat addiction. FreshSplash/Getty Images GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and ...

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

When most people consider treatment for psychiatric problems, they usually consider medications and/or psychotherapy. However, emerging neuromodulation approaches using transcranial magnetic ...

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has signed the addiction and substance use disorder bill that expands access to overdose reversal drugs, establishes licensure for recovery coaches, and limits legal ...

Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus in Kensington is undergoing a $12 million expansion that includes a new outpatient clinic for people with substance use disorders and improvements to its ...