Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

In a new paper published in NPP – Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience, researchers argue that including scientists with lived ...

A massive global genetics study is reshaping how we understand mental illness—and why diagnoses so often pile up. By ...

A global research team co-led by VCU expert Kenneth Kendler has produced the most comprehensive genetic map so far, identifying five families of disorders that show a high degree of overlap. An intern ...

A new study shows that in 2023, substance use disorders led to nearly $93 billion in lost productivity in the United States from missed work, reduced job performance, inability to work, and lost ...

The number of people in the U.S. who suffered from substance use disorder (SUD) in 2022 hit 48.7 million, of whom 17.3% were >12 years old. The economic burden of opioid use disorder alone was ...

Addressing these gaps begins with recognizing SUD as a chronic condition that requires ongoing management within the scope of nursing facility services. Although not expected to deliver comprehensive ...

A substance use disorder isn't just a personal struggle — it's a workplace crisis that requires leaders' immediate attention and intervention. Processing Content Today, nearly two-thirds of people ...

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Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are underused in the treatment of people with OUD; insurance-related barriers are a possible driving factor. We used Wisconsin’s all-payer claims database ...

At least half of everyone with eating disorders abuses alcohol or illicit drugs, five times more than people without eating disorders. Conversely, more than a third (35 percent) with substance use ...

People with cannabis use disorder are more likely to develop oral cancer, says new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine. Results encourage updating screening practices for oral cancer. Photo ...