When colleges are working with students or employees who are facing substance use concerns, one of the most common questions Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) encounter is: Can we objectively ...

The earlier preteens are on social media the more likely they are to experiment with substances, a new study suggests.

These experiments demonstrate that powerful instinctive survival behaviors can be overcome by activating the brain’s reward pathway through the release of dopamine. Since rats do not have ...

Risk-taking and testing limits are a regular part of adolescent development. Many teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, or over-the-counter substances during this period. While the desire to ...

Survivors Union of the Bluegrass is a community advisory board made up of current drug users or those who are in non-abstinence recovery. Kentucky Edition is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

Individuals with a long history of regular substance use tend to be inconsistent in how they use information about negative ...

A study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals higher rates of substance use among all non-heterosexual groups in the U.S., including people who are ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --A woman overcame her childhood pain to help people who are struggling with substance use disorders. It's her profession and so much more. Dr. Keisha Nicole House is a powerhouse. She ...

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face several unique challenges that can make navigating academics, friend circles, and home life ...

Substance use and abuse has long been a concern for the nation, both in and out of the workplace (IOM, 1994), with consequences that include lost productivity, disease, and premature death. Indeed, it ...