SHREVEPORT, La. - Substance use disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, background, or lifestyle, but experts say several factors can increase someone's risk. That includes genetics and family ...

Substance misuse occurs when a person uses certain substances in a way that harms themselves or those around them. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that causes uncontrolled use of ...

Substance use, misuse, addiction and overdose knows no boundaries. In 2023 alone drug overdoses killed 107,543 people in the United States, according to the National Center for Disease Control (CDC) ...

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 ...

The NSDUH creates its estimates using data from online or in-person responses. This means actual substance use rates may differ slightly from the report’s numbers. Substance use and misuse rates may ...

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.

This story begins with a simple question: What is the prevalence of substance use disorders in patients surviving cancers? The “substances” in those use disorders can be causes of cancer and, more ...

New research from Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that college students who “pregame,” or participate in tailgating and similar activities before athletic events, are also more ...