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 ...

Launched in 2013, the harris project is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of co-occurring disorders (COD) — the combination of mental health challenges and substance use issues. Us ...

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 misuse doesn’t take a summer break. In fact, research suggests that for many people, the risks might actually increase with the heat. Of course, substance use disorders (SUDs) and substance ...

Kentucky colleges launch initiative to reduce drug and alcohol abuse on campus. Several Kentucky universities and colleges have come together with the Kentucky Distillers Association for the launch of ...

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

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 ...

Nonprofits across the Valley are working to provide resources for those dealing with substance misuse and spreading awareness to families on prevention. While there are organizations that focus on ...

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

Many of the prescription drugs that are commonly abused or misused are brands most people have heard of. Painkillers, also known as opioids, are the most frequently abused ones, per data from the New ...