Most people do not use one drug, but many. SUDs often involve different substances, but the underlying problem is really one ...

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 ...

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use an eclectic approach for those experiencing addiction and substance abuse issues related to crises, trauma, and other mental health concerns. I focus on ...

Across Iowa, communities are facing rising challenges related to both mental health and substance use. While these issues are often discussed separately, they frequently occur together — creating ...

On July 1st-2nd, 2025, the Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders hosted a public workshop to examine how health and human services structures influence mental health and substance use ...

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 ...

A new study found one in four U.S. children has a parent with a substance use disorder, a dramatic increase from years past A large portion of parents' disorders are considered moderate to severe The ...

A UAB clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open finds that psilocybin, combined with therapy, shows promise as a safe and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There are limited numbers of FDA-approved medications to treat alcohol and substance use disorders. Preclinical ...