FARGO — Local doctors say substance use disorder is more common than many people think. Doctors at Sanford Fargo’s Substance Use Clinic say people might have the disorder if they need more of the ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

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 ...

AMES, Iowa – Adolescence is a time when many children may consider experimenting with alcohol or drugs. New research shows parents can reduce that risk by maintaining a healthy and open relationship ...

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

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 ...

Dr. Nora Volkow, who leads the National Institutes of Drug Abuse, would like the public to know things are getting better. Mostly. By Matt Richtel Historically speaking, it’s not a bad time to be the ...

Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham provide insight and resources on how substances like drugs and alcohol can impact the brain. The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances ...

UT Health San Antonio and Be Well Texas provide low-barrier, high-quality services for those seeking treatment for substance abuse disorder. With the holiday season starting up, stress can lead to ...

The Upper East Regional Director of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Mr . Abel Ndego, has expressed deep concern over the ...

Study examined substance abuse rates before and after Hurricane Katrina. — -- The dangers of hurricanes, earthquakes and floods can seem clear, with high winds, rising waters or powerful tectonic ...

Services include family, cognitive behavioral, and acceptance and commitment therapies for depression, anxiety, trauma-related stress, substance use and addictions, obsessions and compulsions, anger ...