One in 11 adults over the age of 60 has a substance abuse disorder, according to 2022 data from the American Psychological Association.

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 ...

A survey of more than 20,000 teens suggests that childhood violence is as much a public health crisis as it is a public safety one.

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how the brains of people with substance use disorder can be similar.Helene Cyr/Stocksy United New research demonstrates a common brain network among people with ...

Chestnut Health Systems and Lighthouse Institute are recruiting 48 families to participate in their new research study on how ...

A suicide prevention organization will host a conference in Jacksonville on Friday to educate East Texas residents about drug ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Wayne Township is tackling substance abuse head-on. The township has about six opioid rescue kits placed in the community, and on Wednesday, they educated the community on what to do if ...

After months of discussion with the NFL Players Association, the NFL has relaxed several rules around the policies on substance abuse and performance enhancing substances. "Last week, we reached ...

Shope says he’s helped around 60 people with substance abuse since getting licensed, but never thought he would be in this position all those years ago.