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 ...

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 ...

The Appalachian Center for Hope in Marion is launching a community-wide survey to better understand substance use 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 ...

Nearly 19 million US children live with at least one parent meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition; DSM-5) criteria for substance use disorder (SUD), representing ...

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 ...

A statewide program from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) expanded access to substance use disorder care ...

Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in substance use disorders as mental health infrastructure expands, highlighting growing awareness, treatment access, and public health concerns.

With marijuana use legalized in Arizona it can appear to be harmless. But for people who were traumatized in foster care it ...