On August 31st it’s Overdose Awareness Day and it’s important for families to know about how to approach a loved one who is either going through treatment for addiction, or should be going. The ...

Redding has an estimated 700 homeless individuals with substance use disorder. Here's how the Good News Rescue Mission plans to change that.

Substance use disorder continues to be a pervasive health challenge in the U.S. as 61 million people have reported alcohol use disorder and 9 million have opioid use issues, according to federal data.

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful.Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate ...

US overdose deaths currently exceed 100,000 per year. New facilities, known as bridge clinics, are broadening access to high-quality care by offering outpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment ...

Drug addiction recovery looks different for everyone. Specific approaches for people on the autism spectrum may help more than traditional substance use disorder treatment. NINA MOINI: Those who have ...

A Veteran Affairs Department plan to hire more substance use disorder treatment staff medical centers to expand veteran access ended up with only a fraction of its intended goal, a report has found.

As drug overdose deaths reached record levels in the United States, evidence-based treatments for substance use remained significantly underutilized, a new study found. The vast majority of drug ...

Pyramid Healthcare’s inpatient detox and residential treatment program in Charlotte Hall, MD serves adults struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. We opened our doors more than 20 years ...

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.

A thorough, accurate assessment is the first step in addressing substance use issues. Veni Vidi Vici Treatment Services aims to help improve lives and empower individuals struggling with an addiction.

Autistic folks may be at higher risk for substance misuse disorder, but treatment can help you recover and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is an umbrella ...