Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The SUPPORT Act, which will reauthorize federal funding for opioid prevention, education, coverage, ...

Researchers analyze 2.2 million genomes to show that addiction risk is primarily driven by broad genes affecting brain wiring and impulse control, not drug-specific traits.

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on cigarettes, ...

Harm reduction workers who bring lived experience to harm reduction programs may themselves need support for a substance use ...

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 ...

Cannabis compounds may reduce symptoms for some disorders, but evidence quality is low ...

A new review shows insufficient or low-quality evidence to suggest cannabinoids are effective at treating most psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders.

A little green might not be a cure for the blues. New research suggests medical marijuana isn’t the mental health miracle ...

Ryan Paige has called Biddeford home his entire life. He grew up in the city, attended its schools and spent time with ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, which is designed to raise awareness about those suffering with substance use. Addiction is a disease, and leaders at the Hawaiʻi ...

Shelly Petrik has been named the new clinical director of Project Turnabout, bringing 33 years of experience in mental health and substance use disorder treatment to the role.