Addiction quickly becomes a lifestyle. An addicted person dedicates more and more of their attention to getting drugs, finding ways to use, and concealing their use from others. All of these ...

Starting a dialogue about substance use with your child can be uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive topic, but having an open ...

Starting a dialogue about substance use with your child can be uncomfortable. It’s a sensitive topic, but having an open ...

When someone becomes dependent on a substance, a variety of symptoms may present if they suddenly stop using it. Physical symptoms may include sweating, shaking or trembling, itching, abdominal cramps ...

We’ve all heard of terms such as “addiction” or “substance abuse” to talk about challenges that some people have managing their use of substances. Fortunately, such outdated and stigmatizing terms are ...

A drug overdose may occur when an individual consumes too much of a substance. Opioids, stimulants, and other substances can all cause an overdose. Responding quickly can help prevent serious health ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month every October to increase public awareness of the dangers of substance use and its ...