SHREVEPORT, La. - This month is recognized as substance use and misuse prevention month. A time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting recovery, and highlighting the resources available for those ...

Addiction is difficult to quantify, but user data can indicate how significant a problem addiction may be. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 2020 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Is your favorite colleague starting to fall apart? Here are the subtle signs ...

Substance use disorder can be sneaky. Despite the devastating effect it can have on a person’s health and livelihood, many people don’t even know they have it. Others go for years in denial without ...

Substance abuse is a crippling disease that affects people physically and emotionally. It can increase a person’s risk of serious physical and behavioral health problems, as well as accidents and ...

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 ...

Learn about drug and alcohol withdrawal, its symptoms, risks, and effective strategies for safe recovery in this ...

The signs of sexual abuse in adults may include chronic pain, substance misuse, mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety, and significant changes in behavior. The trauma of sexual abuse ...

TROY, N.Y. — The Drug Free Community Coalition and the City of Troy hung up new “friendly reminder” signs in several city parks: This property is substance-free. “You’ll see in parks, people are ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As a trial highlights the impact of physical and emotional abuse, experts emphasize the importance of recognizing early warning signs of toxic relationships. Licensed marriage and ...