A screening tool developed at Stony Brook University may be helping researchers identify women who might be at a higher risk of substance use while pregnant. The study, which reviewed medical charts ...

A local advocacy group is sponsoring a screening of a documentary film its members hope will keep parents, students and the community informed on the changing face of substance abuse spurred by ...

Although most clinicians caring for youths aged 17 years or younger reported screening for substance use disorders, many did not do so at every checkup, and 36.9% did not use a standardized screening ...

After nearly a decade in and out of treatment for an addiction to opioids, a patient of Daniel Lewis, MD, told him she was finally ready for permanent recovery. "The day she said, 'That's it, I need ...

Spiritual engagement is associated with a 13 percent decrease in substance use over time. Participation in a religious ...

Karen Siska-Creel, Anne Arundel County’s school health and support director, knows from experience that if a problem pops up in the community, it won’t take long for it to appear in schools. When the ...

Prior to implementation, Black race was linked to increased odds of urine toxicology testi ...

Outpatient substance abuse treatment is not just a process; it's a journey toward reclaiming control and building a healthier, substance-free life. Offering flexibility and independence, this form of ...