Although many narcotic drugs and medications have similar effects or characteristics, each substance is unique. Here are some common examples. From codeine to heroin, there are many narcotic ...

A survey of school students from 10 cities in India found that they begin using substances between ages 12 and 13, suggesting that interventions are needed before they reach middle school, according ...

According to DSM-5, dissociation refers to the “splitting off of clusters of mental contents from conscious awareness.” An everyday example is daydreaming, or the experience of being so absorbed in a ...

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 ...

Some 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and above have a substance use disorder, according to a 2023 SAMHSA report.

There have been “promising” declines in high school students’ overall use of illicit substances, concludes a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2013, the ...

It can be intimidating to get professional help with drugs or alcohol. Take the first step and consult with your doctor. If you think you have a problem with addictive substances, bring it up with ...

People with schizophrenia have much higher rates of substance use disorders – including alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and cocaine – than the general population. One study found 47% of people with ...

Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

For many years, parents leaving substantial wealth in trust for their children and grandchildren have included provisions in the trust instrument that attempt to deter a beneficiary’s use of ...

According to national estimates, nearly 2.2 million U.S. adolescents aged 12–17 met the criteria for at least one substance ...