Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Recovery-friendly workplaces tend to succeed when systems are designed thoughtfully, not just when people have good ...

Substance use disorders are a major health challenge facing the US, with 76,000 drug overdose deaths in the year ending April 2020, an increase of 56percent from 2015. Opioids are blamed for a ...

A 45-year-old man presents to his primary care office at 9:00 AM after he was asked to leave work the day before because he smelled of alcohol and had been acting erratically. This is the fourth ...

Nearly 34 percent of Pennsylvanians have a mental health or substance use disorder. On the next Mind Over Matter, join moderator Tracey Matisak and a panel of regional experts as they discuss the ...

Drug addiction has been one of America’s growing public health concerns for decades. Despite the development of effective treatments and support resources, few people who are suffering from a ...

A substance use disorder isn't just a personal struggle — it's a workplace crisis that requires leaders' immediate attention and intervention. Processing Content Today, nearly two-thirds of people ...

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

Rachel Stucker, executive director for the Housing Alliance Delaware, talks about the initiatives driving the organization's mission. She highlights the upcoming "Point in Time Count" event scheduled ...