Rula reports that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with substance use disorder, exacerbating symptoms in ...

As the number of people who die from drug overdoses grows, the ripple effect for Americans is far-reaching. A survey by the nonprofit think tank Rand Corporation found that more than 40% of American ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger and Prince are just a few of the many who have died from overdosing on drugs. However, it seems as though their deaths are not enough to instill change ...

Two Class A drugs and a high-profile Class B drug cause relatively little acute harm, while a ‘harmless’ drug can lead to ...

Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham provide insight and resources on how substances like drugs and alcohol can impact the brain. The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances ...

Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes. Adolescence is a pivotal phase during the development of the brain, marked by increased plasticity. That ...