At long last, there may be a treatment for cocaine addiction—psilocybin. Apparently, psilocybin briefly disrupts and allows ...

Most people do not use one drug, but many. SUDs often involve different substances, but the underlying problem is really one ...

A statewide program from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) expanded access to substance use disorder care ...

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 disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

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 ...

The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but ...

Nearly 19 million US children live with at least one parent meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition; DSM-5) criteria for substance use disorder (SUD), representing ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person’s ability to manage their emotions. BPD can also increase a person’s risk of developing substance use disorder ...

Scientific research has proven that running does wonders for your physical health and longevity, and the benefits are not ...

Voices of Hope, a center that focuses on helping people recover from substance abuse, held its 10th fundraising luncheon ...