But over the years, some mental health experts and addiction researchers have argued that punishment - the so-called "stick" of taking away cash assistance and other public aid - is not the most ...

There hasn’t been a new class of drugs approved to help smokers quit since Pfizer's Chantix reached the market nearly two ...

Substance abuse has many potential consequences, including overdose and death. Learn about the effects of drug addiction on the mind and body and treatment options that can help. While the terms “drug ...

individuals with a suspected drug problem would be required to participate in substance abuse screenings or treatment programs funded by the San Francisco Human Services Agency, according to FOX News.

The arrival of fentanyl exposed the critical need for treatment beds across the state, and for some time the need outmatched ...

San Joaquin County leaders are asking voters to weigh in one of the oldest public policy questions: Which works better, the ...

Despite two-thirds of incarcerated people having substance use disorder, a new study reveals a lack of therapy options.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. Commonly Abused Drugs and Withdrawal Symptoms. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help. Dexter ...

Prop. 36 allows judges to require those convicted of crimes involving dangerous drugs to complete treatment as an alternative ...

We are dealing with real problems in our communities — problems that include the prevalence of deadly fentanyl and the rise ...