Though more than half of workers believe employer support for substance and alcohol issues is important, only 14% have access to such a benefit, a new survey finds. The 2024 annual substance use ...

Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem ...

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 ...

For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that's a problem. A new study by ...

New research suggests that spiritual practices, independent of religion, may protect against drug and alcohol misuse.

In a world full of temptations, it’s possible for a person to become addicted to just about anything. And while it’s not always obvious, there are often warning signs that suggest there’s a problem.

How can you tell if you or a loved one has a drug or alcohol problem? Short of consulting a health care provider or drug rehab center, there are lists of warning signs and quizzes you can take online, ...

UK psychiatrist Max Pemberton is warning about a "middle-aged drinking epidemic." zinkevych - stock.adobe.com Here’s another reason to try “Sober October” — a UK psychiatrist is warning about a ...

Brought together by the Illinois Prevention Network – a coalition of organizations working to create safe, healthy and ...

Researchers came to Dr. Chris Knowles’ school in England when he was 18 years old to run an experiment. They wanted to see which novice drinkers responded the most to alcohol and who would later go on ...

Getty ImagesFor many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that's a problem.A new ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. No matter how disorganized their lives have become, young people who regularly rely on substances to their costs do not usually self-refer for help. Instead, they appear ...