According to the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, children need simple ways to understand substance use disorder and ...

These experiments demonstrate that powerful instinctive survival behaviors can be overcome by activating the brain’s reward pathway through the release of dopamine. Since rats do not have ...

The Shapiro Administration has introduced a free online training series to help Pennsylvania families navigate substance use ...

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 ...

Recent master of communications graduate Dan Sweeney has partnered with atTAcK addiction to gather and tell the stories that ...

September is National Recovery Month, an observance that promotes the latest treatments for substance use disorders, recognizes the strong and proud recovery community, and celebrates the healthcare ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --A woman overcame her childhood pain to help people who are struggling with substance use disorders. It's her profession and so much more. Dr. Keisha Nicole House is a powerhouse. She ...

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration over 46 million people reported suffering from some form of substance abuse disorder . As street drugs have become more ...

Those who grew up when Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) pamphlets were common in the school counselor's office are probably familiar with the “gateway drug” theory, which suggests the use of ...