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 ...

MANCHESTER — United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold a panel discussion and gathering for families in recovery from ...

Polysubstance use disorder is a mental health condition in which someone uses more than one substance at the same time or within a short period of time, despite a pattern of negative effects.

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Wayspring, an organization dedicated to advancing care for substance use disorder (SUD), and Aetna Better Health® of Illinois ...

Seattle prosecutors will seek to divert more public drug use and possession cases away from court under a new city policy, ...

State and federal actions to address substance use disorders (SUD) have begun to show progress. The provisional number of drug overdose deaths plummeted by nearly 24 percent from 2023 to 2024 and is ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition that affects a person’s ability to manage their emotions. BPD can also increase a person’s risk of developing substance use disorder ...

Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission will hold online meetings for families affected by substance use Tuesday and Wednesday. According to a Facebook post by the commission, the meetings, to ...

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but for those struggling with substance use disorder, it’s one of the most ...

Many surgeons recommend giving up smoking, alcohol, or drugs before surgery, but researchers have found this may also increase the need for pain medication.

Oregon’s huge investments in substance use treatment beds began to pay off in 2025, when hundreds of new beds came online.