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The Department of Health and Human Services told grantees their projects were no longer aligned with agency priorities, then ...

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, ...

Rula reports that seasonal affective disorder (SAD) often co-occurs with substance use disorder, exacerbating symptoms in ...

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A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

WOODRUFF, Wis. (WAOW) – "Dry January" is a popular New Year's resolution. But, as the New Year progresses, individuals ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month every October to increase public awareness of the dangers of substance use and its ...

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Public health officials surveyed the lived experiences of residents in 2024 to assess real-life health issues facing the ...