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 ...

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 abuse is a challenge faced by people within all walks of life. When I pick juries in a case involving the use of illegal substances, whether allegedly used by the defendant or the victim (or ...