For the fifth consecutive year, the number of American teenagers using drugs and alcohol remains at a historic low, a new ...

Multiple studies have linked having schizophrenia with an increased risk of violent crime, specifically those also with ...

A new study by CDC researchers has found that substance use disorders cost the U.S. economy just under $93 billion in 2023.

Below, STAT previews the three key questions that could define a potentially busy year in the worlds of substance use and ...

The single most common reason people seek counseling across the world is for substance use problems. I'd personally estimate that 40% of people I have worked with over my career either primarily ...

The sad fact about recovery from alcohol and drug abuse is that almost everyone fails in the beginning, even when they have the support of loved ones, friends, and recovery groups. That’s because ...

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 ...

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit substance in the United States, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show. The survey revealed that in 2022, cannabis increased in ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Key Takeaways Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful.Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate ...

Yuba City, CA / / December 17, 2025 / Addiction Resource Center LLC. Key Takeaways California substance abuse centers now ...

A common perception among many Californians is that substance abuse is a chief cause of people losing their housing and living on the streets. But research debunks this myth. Findings from the recent ...

California Governor Newsom unveiled a $47 million initiative funding substance abuse prevention programs for youth, focusing ...