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

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

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

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 ...

The DDAP's Family Learning Series aims to help families navigate prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery services and supports.

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

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 ...

The Shapiro Administration has introduced a free online training series to help Pennsylvania families navigate substance use ...

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 ...