On August 31st, people around the world will participate in International Overdose Awareness Day to raise awareness on the drug epidemic’s toll on society. This day is devoted to highlighting the ...

People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...

Health experts in Kentucky work to reduce stigma around substance use disorders. Health experts and counselors from around the state came together last week for a substance use symposium hosted by ...

Medical Director of Naufar Centre Prof. Dr. Jalal Al Tawfiqstressed the importance of adopting a human rights based approach to ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the South Carolina Office of Substance Use Services, an estimated over 450,000 residents across the state struggle with substance-related problems, but new data shows ...

A year prior, the Biden administration gave different reasons for the start of the overdose deaths decline, describing its work to distribute more of the opioid-overdose reversing drug naloxone, ...

Izabel Rose hoped a month in Japan would help her quit the drug - it did, but not in the way she expected.

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Residents from across Central Virginia gathered Wednesday evening at the Henrico Sports & Events Center for the second annual Regional Recovery Day. The collaborative event was ...

Addiction recovery advocates are wary that President Donald Trump’s plan for addressing the substance abuse epidemic in the United States won’t sufficiently help the problem without action from ...