Supporting someone with substance abuse: what to do (and not to do)

Supporting someone with substance abuse. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare, a provider of mental health ...

A decades-old drug is helping people drink less alcohol—without giving it up completely

Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...
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What is substance use disorder? Symptoms and how to get help

Substance use disorder makes it hard to stop using substances even when they're harmful. Using the term "substance use disorder" helps separate the person from the treatable illness. Substance use ...

Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse

Aid workers say stronger enforcement undermines efforts to help people on the streets, but the city says its approach is ...
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A critical step toward saving lives: helping humanitarian workers respond to substance use with empathy and care

Sudanese refugees arrive at Kiryandongo Reception Center, Uganda, in April 2025. Providing refuge to over 100,000 refugees, the Kiryandongo settlement is facing growing pressure on essential services ...
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Substance Use Vs. Substance Use Disorder: What’s the Difference?

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 ...

Scientists Say Ozempic Could Change How You Feel After Drinking Alcohol

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.
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Polysubstance Use Disorder: What to Know

Polysubstance use disorder is a mental health condition in which someone uses more than one substance at the same time or within a short period of time, despite a pattern of negative effects.