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.

Alcohol, tobacco and substance use are common among young adults; problematic alcohol use is especially prevalent on college campuses. There are a variety of factors that influence individual patterns ...

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.

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

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 ...

A first-of-its-kind study from Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) says alcohol is the most harmful drug out there for Canadians.

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