Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at how the brains of people with substance use disorder can be similar.Helene Cyr/Stocksy United New research demonstrates a common brain network among people with ...

Over the years, as I've delved deeper into my research on the development of decision-making, my empathy toward adolescents has grown significantly. I have come to recognize the complexity of the ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a person’s ability to control their use of alcohol or drugs. SUD can affect various areas of a person’s life, such as work, school, or family responsibilities.

There has been limited knowledge of the molecular genetic underpinnings of addiction until now. Further, most clinical trials and behavioral studies have focused on individual substances, rather than ...

Learn about the five types of substance abuse disorders, how each affects the brain and behavior, and where to get structured ...

The great news for people struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) and their loved ones is this: Therapy works. As one of the three pillars of SUD treatment—the others being medication ...

During cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder (AUD), a person may discuss factors that contribute to their condition and learn alternative coping mechanisms. AUD is a form of ...

Brief cognitive behavioral interventions that help young people manage aspects of their personality, such as impulsivity, sensation seeking, hopelessness, and anxiety sensitivity, have been shown to ...

Nearly 19 million children in the United States have at least one parent with a substance use disorder, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. And a significant number of those ...