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 ...

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use an eclectic approach for those experiencing addiction and substance abuse issues related to crises, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I focus on ...

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 ...

As cancer care has evolved to include more sophisticated therapies such as targeted treatments and immunotherapy, the parallel challenge of hazardous alcohol use, prescription opioid misuse, and other ...

On July 1st-2nd, 2025, the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop to examine how health and human services structures influence mental health and substance use ...

A new study found one in four U.S. children has a parent with a substance use disorder, a dramatic increase from years past A large portion of parents' disorders are considered moderate to severe The ...

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Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

DENVER (KDVR) — A new Colorado law expanding treatment options for individuals in the state with substance use disorders goes into effect July 1. The law, Treatment for Substance Use Disorders, ...