Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in which an individual has an addiction to using alcohol, tobacco, ...

It is breathtaking to watch the manner in which the substance abuse epidemic in our region continues to evolve. Just last month, ...

According to DSM-5, dissociation refers to the “splitting off of clusters of mental contents from conscious awareness.” An everyday example is daydreaming, or the experience of being so absorbed in a ...

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 ...

There have been “promising” declines in high school students’ overall use of illicit substances, concludes a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2013, the ...

People with schizophrenia have much higher rates of substance use disorders – including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and cocaine – than the general population. One study found 47% of people with ...

Supporting someone with substance abuse. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare, a provider of mental health ...

It can be intimidating to get professional help with drugs or alcohol. Take the first step and consult with your doctor. If you think you have a problem with addictive substances, bring it up with ...

Opioid abuse not only produces social and human tragedy, but it also imposes massive financial burdens on society. When ...

A common perception among many Californians is that substance abuse is a chief cause of people losing their housing and living on the streets. But research debunks this myth. Findings from the recent ...

In the United States, alcohol is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, it is subject to certain regulations. For some, alcohol consumption provides a feeling ...