Several million people are addicted to methamphetamines and also use tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, benzos, and opioids.

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 ...

Early postpartum visits were protective against acute care encounters among women with substance use disorder (SUD), 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 ...

For millions facing substance use disorders, stigma isn’t just harmful — it’s a barrier to survival. In this conversation, ...

Postdoctoral researcher Mia Rough at Wake Forest University School of Medicine studies substance abuse disorders.

Project Engage specialists collaborate with hospital staff to identify and assist patients with substance use disorder.

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 ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use. Addiction is a disease, and leaders at the Hawaiʻi ...

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

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 ...

A meta-analysis of studies involving over 3.2 million participants found that major depressive disorder is significantly more ...