Researchers at the T.H. Chan School of Public Health published findings in JAMA Psychiatry that shows that people who attend religious services or pray are 13% less likely to misuse drugs, alcohol or ...

Spiritual engagement is associated with a 13 percent decrease in substance use over time. Participation in a religious ...

Researchers say the study provides insight into how early biological stress shapes addictive behaviors and identifies a ...

Exposure to infection and other immune stress in the womb increases the likelihood of alcohol misuse in adulthood, a risk that may be reduced through prenatal antioxidant treatment, a new Washington ...

We care about this issue and the impact it has on you, our team members. Over the past several years, there has been a nationwide increase in the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. Issues related to ...

A survey of more than 20,000 teens suggests that childhood violence is as much a public health crisis as it is a public safety one.

Hospitals can reduce admissions for alcohol misuse with screening, study finds New research presented at The International Liver Congress in Barcelona, Spain, suggests hospitals can reduce the burden ...

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Nonprofits across the Valley are working to provide resources for those dealing with substance misuse and spreading awareness to families on prevention. While there are organizations that focus on ...

One in 11 adults over the age of 60 has a substance abuse disorder, according to 2022 data from the American Psychological Association.

Non-medical use is often combined with opioids ...

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 ...