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 ...

Integrating certain strategies in primary care can help improve screening, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment for ...

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.

More teens and young adults appear to be developing addiction or dependence on drugs that help them sleep, calm down, and manage anxiety. “Teens and young adults come in with stories that are eerily ...

The Sanctuary at Sedona reports functional medicine enhances addiction recovery by addressing root causes and individual ...

It’s estimated that 29.5 million people over the age of 12 meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder in 2022, and hospital leaders told Becker’s that number continues to rise. “Healthcare costs are ...

With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. We ...

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity to recognize the impact of substance use in the U.S. and ...