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 ...

When an addiction and a mental health disorder coexist—a condition known as dual disorder—scientific evidence indicates that ...

Early evidence suggests GLP-1s were linked to lower risks of developing substance use disorders — from alcohol to 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 ...

By Sriparna Roy March 16 (Reuters) - Cannabis-based medicines have shown little evidence of effectiveness for treating most ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) in oncology populations represent a significant yet underrecognized challenge, with prior research suggesting that up to 27 percent of cancer patients meet criteria for ...

Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than ...

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 ...

Cannabis compounds may reduce symptoms for some disorders, but evidence quality is low ...

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic) may offer unexpected mental health benefits alongside weight loss. A large study ...

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Families struggling with loving someone with a substance use disorder will have a chance to connect, learn and share experiences at a free public event Thursday, April 2, at the High Plains ...