Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that affects the brain and behavior, making it difficult for a person to control their use of substances like alcohol, drugs, or medications even ...

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 ...

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.

Mental health disorders are more prevalent among incarcerated individuals than in the general population, and disorders ...

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. We aim to emphasize the importance of seeking help for mental health issues early, as this is one of the most effective ways ...

Generalized anxiety disorder affects 1 in 20 U.S. adults. Those with serious symptoms may isolate themselves to the point they rarely leave their home and are unable to work and build meaningful ...

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New research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may help with substance use disorder treatment. The lead researcher explains the results. The large study analyzed more 500,000 people with a history of ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received $3.3 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that will be used to study how ...

While borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share common symptoms like reckless behavior, there are a few key ...

Bipolar disorder affects about 4% of the US population and causes symptoms like depression, fatigue, impulsivity, and periods of high energy.