Parents' use of alcohol is linked to a 24% chance their teens will drink as well, a Brazilian study of over 4,200 adolescents ...

You pour a glass of wine after a long day. Maybe your partner steps outside for a cigarette. Maybe there's cannabis in the mix, too. For many parents, these habits feel separate from their kids. They ...

The findings showed that parental attitudes are one of the most relevant factors in preventing alcohol and drug use among ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — January marks the inaugural Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about addiction treatment and reducing barriers to ...

Does partying in your 20s cause memory loss in your 60s? New research from the University of Michigan links young adult binge drinking, smoking, and cannabis use to cognitive decline decades later.

This is a popular debate among treatment professionals. Some say those who engage in substance abuse are in complete control of their actions. That’s the “choice and personal responsibility” theory.

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

Once someone tries drugs, it rarely stops at simple use. They often fall into larger crimes like drug distribution or sales.

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 ...