Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in which an individual has an addiction to using alcohol, tobacco, ...

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Substance abuse is a pervasive problem that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, or prescription medications, the impact of addiction can be devastating. However, ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- If you or a loved one struggle with addiction or substance abuse issues, know you are not alone. We have gathered a list of resources to help you take action by finding a ...

With drug overdose rates skyrocketing—deaths jumped from 8.2 per 100,000 people in 2002 to 32.6 in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—more attention than ever is focused ...

Popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are known for dramatic weight loss, but they also can potentially help with substance abuse disorders, according to a new study. Channel 2 investigative reporter ...

Jeremy C. Kourvelas earned his master's in public health from the University of Tennessee Knoxville. He is the Substance Use Program Coordinator, SMART Initiative, Substance Misuse and Addiction Resou ...

Ballad Health celebrated the launch of a new program that will support mothers, as well as women impacted by substance abuse, ...

MERCED, Calif (KFSN) -- In the North Valley, the Substance Abuse Navigator at Mercy Medical Center has helped thousands of people find a pathway to treatment since ...

In 2004, while his songs were resting atop the charts, few knew R&B singer Mario was going through a crisis when a drug overdose left his mother in a coma. Panicked, he rushed back home from a ...