Rula reports that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with substance use disorder, exacerbating symptoms in winter.

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Programs cut include a Lexington city program to purchase Narcan and substance abuse treatment programs for pregnant women.

When you think of tools for studying substance use and addiction, a social media site like Reddit, TikTok or YouTube probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yet the stories shared on social media platforms are offering unprecedented insights into the world of substance use.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released updated resources on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. An updated fact sheet features an overview of the 988 hotline and what people can expect when using the service.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 48.4 million Americans experienced a substance use disorder in the past year.

Experts urge cardiologists to routinely screen for substance use, noting its independent impact on atherosclerotic risk and the value of empathetic structured assessment.