Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful.Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate ...

Addiction is difficult to quantify, but user data can indicate how significant a problem addiction may be. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 2020 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - This month is recognized as substance use and misuse prevention month. A time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting recovery, and highlighting the resources available for those ...

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 ...

Multiple studies have linked having schizophrenia with an increased risk of violent crime, specifically those also with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Is your favorite colleague starting to fall apart? Here are the subtle signs ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - There’s a chance for parents to learn how to recognize the early signs of substance abuse in their children. Victoria’s Voice, in partnership with Mayor-President Sharon ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Heavy alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use were all associated with higher vasomotor symptom frequency. Current ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made an appearance in Tampa on Wednesday morning to take steps forward to expand efforts for mental health and substance abuse. He signed two bills into ...