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.

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 ...

Diagnosing substance-use disorder can be difficult because of patient denial related to the stigma attached to addiction. Now a study by the University of Cincinnati has used a novel artificial ...

A public health crisis related to substance use disorder is evident in the United States, marked by a surge in cases since the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in treatment due to disrupted healthcare ...

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The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...

Use of virtual reality (VR)-based interventions was associated with significantly reduced cravings among individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs), especially illicit drug use disorder, a new ...

Mounting research suggests GLP-1 drugs, which are used to treat diabetes and obesity, may one day help people with alcohol ...

Foundations to Freedom is proud to announce the launch of its new 18–24 Young Adult Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program, made possible through funding from the Florida Department of Children and ...