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

The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and ...

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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 ...

The department rescinded termination notices that sent shock waves through organizations that receive funding to help people ...

DENVER — Eighty-five percent of the U.S. prison population has an active substance abuse disorder or were incarcerated for a crime involving drugs. Despite receiving treatment in prison, it's ...

A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

It is hard to quantify exactly how many nurses have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Nursing is a challenging profession, and stressors remain higher than ever. Nurses struggling with substance abuse ...

The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration canceled $2 billion in grants for mental health and ...

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 ...