Investigation reveals that 270 children in Norfolk were suspended or excluded from school last year.

This clinically oriented discussion reviews the ABCs of substance use disorders, putting them in a framework that clarifies their harsh impact, supporting harm reduction and thoughtful prevention.

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

A Hawaii physician remains in prison tonight, accused of importing illegal drugs over the internet. Doctor Peter Fong is still in jail awaiting a detention hearing on Thursday. He faces a maximum of ...

Substance abuse is potentially harmful to health. In particular, synthetically-produced drugs often have unpredictable emotional and physical side effects that constitute an extreme health hazard.

The number of overdose deaths in Pennsylvania is down to six per day, down from about 13 per day in 2023. At a roundtable in ...

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as ...

A new longitudinal analysis suggests that specific symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, rather than the condition as a whole, drive hazardous drinking behaviors in military reservists. The ...

As drinking rates continue to decline, alcohol-free buzz-inducing products are crowding shelves. Experts say science is still ...

Helping an employee address substance abuse requires balancing multiple priorities, including individual well-being, workplace safety, team dynamics, and organizational needs. Success isn't guaranteed ...

BBC survey shows Dudley is following the national trend as more children are getting treatment for drug and alcohol abuse ...