Most people use substances of some kind at some point in their lives, whether it’s alcohol at a celebration, prescription ...

Among six distinct patterns of substance use identified in young adults in the United States in 2019, nicotine vaping and cannabis smoking were the most common, new research showed. Additionally, ...

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 ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Sam Baron receives funding from the Australian Research Council. What’s a medical drug? Ask someone on the street and they’re likely to tell you it’s the kind of thing you take when you’re unwell.

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face several unique challenges that can make navigating academics, friend circles, and home life ...