Researchers found that Reddit and TikTok often serve as a lifeline for people seeking just-in-time support when they need it ...

Studies using brief and ultra-brief interventions more consistently resulted in positive r ...

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, ...

Nearly 50 million over the age of 12 reportedly have substance use disorders, which can include addictions to alcohol or drugs. Other issues that affect millions - such as gambling, shopping, gaming, ...

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A top Democrat slammed the Trump administration late Wednesday for creating “uncertainty and confusion” in cutting thousands ...

Public health officials surveyed the lived experiences of residents in 2024 to assess real-life health issues facing the ...

In his book “Human History on Drugs,” Kelly provides an “utterly scandalous but entirely truthful look at history under the ...

By Tarun Sai Lomte From laboratory models to small human trials, a new review explores whether popular metabolic drugs could ...

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

Rula reports that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with substance use disorder, exacerbating symptoms in ...