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 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 ...

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 disorder continues to be a pervasive health challenge in the U.S. as 61 million people have reported alcohol use disorder and 9 million have opioid use issues, according to federal data.

The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...

Since its release in May 2025, the President’s FY 2026 budget has received a lot of attention for its proposed changes to entitlement programs, especially Medicaid. However, it also proposes major ...

Substance use can escalate from a casual weekend binge to a severe problem in just a few days. Here’s how technology is making a difference. While each story of substance use disorder, or SUD, is ...

Nearly 19 million children in the United States have at least one parent with a substance use disorder, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. And a significant number of those ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As the medications — which include semaglutide and tirzepatide — have grown in ...