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

Health care advocates and members of Congress expressed opposition to the cuts after being told of them earlier this week.

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 ...

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

A new analysis of global pharmacovigilance data indicates that while reports of psychiatric distress are common among users ...

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 ...

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.

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

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

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 ...