Have you ever wondered how reaching for a substance might echo in your mind? Substance abuse, the pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes, casts a long shadow on mental ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol on facial puffiness and overall health. The article, titled “ Effects of ...

About 20% of all people who consume alcohol develop an unhealthy use, accounting for over 5% of worldwide deaths. Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, was among ...

Substance use disorder affects every community, neighborhood and income level, and is a widely spreading epidemic across the country -- and Mid-Missouri is no exception. Addiction to drugs and alcohol ...

One in four U.S. adolescents is exposed to violence in their neighborhood, and those teens are more than twice as likely to use cigarettes, alcohol or drugs to cope, according to a new study from The ...

Drinking problems can affect physical and mental health. One study looked at long-term data on twins to understand how alcohol misuse in teen years could affect health later. The study finds a weak ...

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

A Delhi man was left critically ill after taking HIV preventive medication on an AI chatbot's advice without medical supervision. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is proven for HIV prevention when ...

Addiction Helpline America - California is currently facing a significant rise in substance abuse rates, a trend that has raised concerns among health officials, policymakers, and community leaders.

The average American spends nearly 2½ hours per day on social media, and that number more than doubles for teens, studies have shown. For many people, the reliance on social media can feel much like ...