“When I use a word,” one of 19th century British author and mathematician Lewis Carroll’s characters once said, “it means just what I choose it to mean — neither more nor less.” Though he was a ...

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 ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a person’s ability to control their use of alcohol or drugs. SUD can affect various areas of a person’s life, such as work, school, or family responsibilities.

Nearly 49 million people in the US ages 12 and older – more than 1 in 6 – had a substance use disorder in 2022, according to survey data released Monday by the US Department of Health and Human ...

Nearly 19 million children in the United States have at least one parent with a substance use disorder, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. And a significant number of those ...

A substance use disorder isn't just a personal struggle — it's a workplace crisis that requires leaders' immediate attention and intervention. Today, nearly two-thirds of people suffering from a ...

People are becoming increasingly interested in classic psychedelics as potential interventions to treat a range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, end-of-life distress, ...