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 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 ...

The ongoing legalization of cannabis in the United States has elicited cheers, boos and a host of questions. How much is safe ...

Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and demographics. At least 23.1% of U.S.

But I would argue that while this may be the most pragmatic and efficacious treatment approach for substance use disorders, ...

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...

Credit: Getty Images. Health care workers biases, unconscious or conscious, can influence clinical judgement and affect the decision-making process—particularly in emergency departments. Although ...

Substance use disorders affect a substantial portion of American society and its workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2021 national survey results report ...

In contrast, one research trial using GLP-1 drugs on obese research subjects did not show a benefit from GLP-1 in the ...

Project BEST at UNO expands intensive summer courses and supervision pathways to grow Nebraska’s licensed alcohol and drug ...