One in four U.S. adolescents is exposed to violence in their neighborhood, and those teens are more than twice as likely to ...

Have you ever wondered how reaching for a substance might echo in your mind? Substance abuse, the pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood-altering purposes, casts a long shadow on mental ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol on facial puffiness and overall health. The article, titled “ Effects of ...

If you're a parent and think your child would never dip into alcohol, marijuana or smoking, you may want to think again. According to Mayo Clinic's Dr. Tyler Oesterle, $524 billion was spent yearly on ...

About 20% of all people who consume alcohol develop an unhealthy use, accounting for over 5% of worldwide deaths. Bucknell University Professor Judy Grisel, psychology and neuroscience, was among ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

The average American spends nearly 2½ hours per day on social media, and that number more than doubles for teens, studies have shown. For many people, the reliance on social media can feel much like ...

As drinking rates continue to decline, alcohol-free buzz-inducing products are crowding shelves. Experts say science is still ...

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 ...

The Navy followed the Army and Air Force in banning sailors and Marines from using and possessing kratom. The herbal ...