Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem ...

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 ...

Researchers say the study provides insight into how early biological stress shapes addictive behaviors and identifies a ...

Polysubstance use disorder is a mental health condition in which someone uses more than one substance at the same time or within a short period of time, despite a pattern of negative effects.

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 ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) in oncology populations represent a significant yet underrecognized challenge, with prior research suggesting that up to 27 percent of cancer patients meet criteria for ...

Drug addiction has been one of America’s growing public health concerns for decades. Despite the development of effective treatments and support resources, few people who are suffering from a ...

When the pain of drug and alcohol addiction is finally too much, residents of Richland County can turn to Catalyst Life Services as many times as it takes. The average sober person has about seven ...

Three organizations in the Susquehanna Valley will receive state funding to help reduce the stigma of substance use disorder ...

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use. Addiction is a disease, and leaders at the Hawaiʻi ...

The annual "A Night for Scott" event returns for its ninth year this weekend to the Richmond area.