Stock photo of a father holding alcohol bottle while son covers his face The study analyzed data from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the DSM-5, a guide to mental disorders used by ...

Recidivism, commonly defined as the tendency of a convicted person to reoffend, is a key metric of any correctional system that aims to rehabilitate and reintegrate criminal offenders 1. It is also a ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) have devasting consequences on affected individuals, their families, and society. Globally, approximately 5.5% of disability-adjusted life-years are attributable to SUDs ...

The blockbuster GLP-1 drugs that have reshaped the treatment of diabetes and obesity may help prevent multiple substance use disorders—and reduce the tragic outcomes they cause, a large new study ...

Nearly 50 million people in the United States struggle with substance use disorders, and nearly three in four use more than one substance. People with polysubstance use disorders are more likely than ...

WASHINGTON -- Older men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have an increased risk of substance abuse, including sedatives, opioids, and cocaine, according to a large retrospective study. ED had the ...

Evidence continues to mount suggesting that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on cigarettes, drinking and opioid use. As the medications — which include semaglutide and tirzepatide — have grown in ...

Risk-taking and testing limits are a regular part of adolescent development. Many teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, or over-the-counter substances during this period. While the desire to ...

In a new study published in the Harm Reduction Journal, addiction researcher Allison Tegge proposes a new way to measure substance use disorder by recognizing incremental health improvements of people ...