Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

Al-Aly and his colleagues found that people starting the GLP-1 drugs had lower risks of developing addiction to multiple ...

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 ...

With the upcoming holiday season comes with it an increase in mental health concerns and Substance Use Disorder (SUD). According to the CDC, December and January are the most dangerous months for drug ...

A large study of data from Veterans Affairs finds that people on GLP-1 drugs were less likely to develop substance abuse disorder or overdose.

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

Preclinical studies in animals have already shown that GLP-1 drugs can reduce reward-seeking behavior. Early clinical work in humans has begun to hint at similar effects. A randomized trial of ...

BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) launched a new program this month to streamline substance use disorder treatment for families involved in the child welfare system. The ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Substance use disorder remains one of the top reasons in the state for pregnancy-related deaths, according to the latest “Maternal Mortality in Tennessee” report. The report ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A new state report is shedding light on why more Tennessee mothers are dying during and after pregnancy, and the leading causes may surprise many. The 2025 Tennessee Maternal ...