Q. I recently read that death from drug overdose in our country is staggering. I know this is a problem for our younger generation. I am curious is it equally a problem for older people? M.L. The ...

Substance misuse occurs when a person uses certain substances in a way that harms themselves or those around them. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that causes uncontrolled use of ...

Drug addiction and abuse is a serious issue across America. It is also a major issue in the Key City. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, over 20 million Americans were diagnosed with ...

Source: Used with permission, Mark Gold The good news about bad drugs is that overdose deaths caused by fentanyl are down in the United States, although too many people are still dying. That’s the key ...

There are several self-assessment tools you can find online to give you an idea about how alcohol and other substances impact your life. University Health and Counseling Services provide access to ...

Substance use and abuse has long been a concern for the nation, both in and out of the workplace (IOM, 1994), with consequences that include lost productivity, disease, and premature death. Indeed, it ...

Students have access to a wide range of substance abuse resources that include educational opportunities, skill development and intervention support, accompanied by regular programming promoting a ...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The Burleigh Morton Behavioral Health Coalition Student Committee announces the Sticker Shock Project amid National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week. According to the 2023 Youth Risk ...

Last month, Albuquerque police launched an investigation into how they handled the case of a seven-month-old baby who died in 2022 of asphyxiation. The death was ruled accidental—the child fell ...