Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in which an individual has an addiction to using alcohol, tobacco, ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol ...

Have you ever wondered how reaching for a substance might echo in your mind? Substance abuse, the pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes, casts a long shadow on mental ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

Alcohol can interact dangerously with common medications and supplements. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to reduce ...

The Trump administration has cut nearly $2 billion in federal funding for mental health and addiction programs. Providers ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

If you're a parent and think your child would never dip into alcohol, marijuana or smoking, you may want to think again. According to Mayo Clinic's Dr. Tyler Oesterle, $524 billion was spent yearly on ...

About 20% of all people who consume alcohol develop an unhealthy use, accounting for over 5% of worldwide deaths. Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, was among ...

Pink cocaine is a new designer drug. It’s typically a powdery mix of ketamine and illegal substances likely dyed with food coloring. Sometimes it may have a sweet smell, like strawberries. The drug, ...