Workplace substance abuse puts employees and companies in serious jeopardy. In some lines of work, such as manufacturing and construction or any job that involves driving, operating machinery or ...

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 ...

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 ...

Substance use disorder can lead to short- and long-term negative health effects. These can be physical and mental, ranging from moderate to severe. They will depend on the substance a person had been ...

Substance abuse, or an unhealthy pattern of alcohol or other drug use, can harm your health if you have HIV. It can also lead to risky behaviors that could make you more likely to get HIV or pass the ...

Dr. Buckingham holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is an annual week-long observance established by the National Institute on ...

Reducing drinking and drug use and withdrawal symptoms without medications This is the first post in a series on alternative and integrative approaches to alcohol and drug abuse. In this post I ...

Substance abuse treatment is a complex and multifaceted journey, and one of the most effective tools in this process is group therapy. Whether you or a loved one is seeking help, learning a few group ...

A nation’s health is its most valuable asset, the foundation upon which economic prosperity, social stability, and long-term development are built.Zimbabwe’s aspiration to become an ...