Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that affects the brain and behavior, making it difficult for a person to control their use of substances like alcohol, drugs, or medications even when it leads to negative consequences. Jump to Key Takeaways.

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 and illegal substances. Substance use disorder, a ...

Butler health care professionals are reporting an increase in atypical withdrawal symptoms associated with a new veterinary sedative mixed with fentanyl. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative similar

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. We aim to emphasize the importance of seeking help for mental health issues early, as this is one of the most effective ways to prevent substance abuse. Mental health encompasses more than the presence ...

Denver Health’s Substance Abuse Treatment, Education and Prevention program. or STEP, works with young people at the uniquely challenging intersection of mental health and substance use

Autistic folks may be at higher risk for substance misuse disorder, but treatment can help you recover and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is an umbrella term for a group of developmental disabilities that ...

Pink cocaine is a new designer drug. It’s typically a powdery mix of ketamine and illegal substances likely dyed with food coloring. Sometimes it may have a sweet smell, like strawberries. The drug, which originally came from Colombia, has grown in ...