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 ...

Substance misuse occurs when a person uses certain substances in a way that harms themselves or those around them. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that causes uncontrolled use of ...

“When I use a word,” one of 19th century British author and mathematician Lewis Carroll’s characters once said, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” Though he was a ...

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

The report, posted by the Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Family Health and Wellness, details the causes of and recommendations to reduce maternal mortality in Tennessee.

Substance abuse, or an unhealthy pattern of alcohol or other drug use, can harm your health if you have HIV. It can also lead to risky behaviors that could make you more likely to get HIV or pass the ...

Dr. Buckingham holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is an annual week-long observance established by the National Institute on ...

Substance abuse treatment is a complex and multifaceted journey, and one of the most effective tools in this process is group therapy. Whether you or a loved one is seeking help, learning a few group ...

Prescription spending has increased substantially in recent years, growing to more than $630 billion in the US in 2022. Of that, approximately 51 percent of total pharmaceutical spending was on ...