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 ...

Starting substance use early—especially alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis—increases the likelihood of addiction later in life ( ...

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, mental health, homelessness or other challenges, this outreach ...

It’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, which is a time to bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and ...

Substance misuse doesn’t take a summer break. In fact, research suggests that for many people, the risks might actually increase with the heat. Of course, substance use disorders (SUDs) and substance ...

A Hawaii physician remains in prison tonight, accused of importing illegal drugs over the internet. Doctor Peter Fong is still in jail awaiting a detention hearing on Thursday. He faces a maximum of ...

Taylor Momsenopened up about a time in her life that made her spiral into a deep depression and a world of substance abuse.