Hundreds of Alabama church leaders are being certified as substance use support specialists, gaining insight into the nature of these disorders and connections with professionals who treat them.

College students are headed back to school and, along with the fun activities on campus, there can also be risks.

For many individuals in recovery from alcohol and substance addiction, and their families, one of the most pressing questions is: How long is drug rehab? The truth is, there is no definitive answer.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign ...

Addiction is generally understood as a severe for of substance use disorder. Learn what distinguishes them and where to go to get help.

If people with substance use disorders give up smoking, studies show their likelihood of recovery from other drugs or alcohol ...

Addiction resources go unused if people aren’t willing to talk about substance use in the first place. A local nonprofit, First Call, is helping Kansas Citians find available support.

More recently, DARE has adapted a curriculum based on building life coping skills and emotional health called Keepin' It Real. Unlike the old DARE, Keepin' It Real has been shown to reduce the risk of ...

The practice of forcing people into treatment has gained national prominence in recent weeks after President Trump issued an ...

In many cases, this money flowed to addiction recovery services, which go beyond traditional treatment to help people with substance use disorders rebuild their lives.

Feb. 27, 2025 – About 3 in 10 people will develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime. A new test can predict how likely you are to become one of them – and provide a personalized ...