Language matters, especially when it comes time to mental health and addiction. Fortunately, how we view mental health and addiction has improved dramatically over the past few decades, and even in ...

September offers a dedicated time to highlight issues and people within the recovery community and reminds others that ...

At a training the other day on the topic of homelessness, a participant stood up during the question-and-answer section and shared his perspective for the audience. "I appreciate you trying to be ...

About 85% of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) are described in clinical notes as being abusers, addicts, junkies, or with other stigmatizing terms, preliminary results of a new study suggest.

People with substance dependency may face stigmatization when they attend community pharmacies and deserve to be treated with greater dignity and respect, according to new research.

CANTON – Even losing part of her arm didn’t stop Jessica DePasquale from injecting drugs into her body. The 2009 GlenOak High School graduate started drinking alcohol and using drugs around her ...

Feb. 27, 2025 – About 3 in 10 people will develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime. A new test can predict how likely you are to become one of them – and provide a personalized roadmap to ...

If you or someone you love and care for experiences a substance use disorder, you are not alone. People may have navigated ...

NEWPORT, Tennessee — Cocke County officials continue to report drops in the number of overdoses in the county since the peaks of 2022 and 2023. The Cocke County Sheriff's Office credited the work to ...