Marijuana is now legalized for recreational use in several U.S. states and territories like Washington D.C., Guam, U.S.

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Comprehensive Crisis Intervention and Support for Substance Abuse Lake Worth, United States - January 14, 2026 / ...

MERCED, Calif (KFSN) -- In the North Valley, the Substance Abuse Navigator at Mercy Medical Center has helped thousands of people find a pathway to treatment since ...

It is hard to quantify exactly how many nurses have a problem with drugs or alcohol. Nursing is a challenging profession, and stressors remain higher than ever. Nurses struggling with substance abuse ...

Organizations are breaking the stigma around substance abuse and providing resources during Substance Use Disorder Treatment ...

Advocates say education is key to preventing addiction as the opioid and fentanyl crisis continues.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Outside of school, students could deal with several mental health or substance abuse disorders that can sometimes affect their performance at school. In efforts to help students ...

ATLANTA — Popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are known for dramatic weight loss, but they also can potentially help with substance abuse disorders, according to a new study. Channel 2 investigative ...

Ballad Health celebrated the launch of a new program that will support mothers, as well as women impacted by substance abuse, on Friday. The Strong Futures Virginia program supports pregnant, ...

Vivo St. Louis is now one of three recovery high schools approved through the state’s new pilot program. The other two are in ...