Hollywood tackles mental illness in a caring, compassionate way in Silver Linings Playbook. Will it lead to greater understanding and destigmatization?

MDPV sounds harmless, but experts warn that this psychoactive drug is dangerous, and reports of the negative effects keep coming.

Bipolar disorder sufferers remain quiet, because they fear being labeled, but the only thing that will change labels is open discussion.

A new study shows both girls and boys are looking to add muscle, and some are going to extremes by using drugs to get the desired definition.

Drug cartels are turning to kids to help move their product from Mexico to the US, promising big money and leniency if caught, but these promises are all a lie.

The new drama Nashville does a credible job of depicting addiction and the right and wrong ways to help a loved one seek treatment.

Hallucinogens are popping up again in pop culture, getting the nod from everyone from the late Steve Jobs to "Mad Men"’s Roger Sterling.

As athletes seek superhuman performance, sports and drugs often go hand in hand. Fortunately recent scandals are resulting in greater awareness.

Focusing on the ABCs of substance abuse can provide a base of knowledge that will serve anyone well.

That bad habit your mom warned you against has just been linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, but only certain types of sufferers make the cut.

Denzel Washington’s character in Flight is a pilot with a substance abuse problem, but is the portrayal accurate and will it help lessen the stigma of addiction?

With a federal prohibition on marijuana use, will Coloradans ever be free to light up, and, if they do, what’s the downside?

The race to the White House has raised many issues, but the drug war in Mexico – fed by our country’s demand for illegal substances – isn’t on the candidates’ radar.

Doping in pro sports is a hot topic right now, but some still can’t avoid the lure of banned substances with performance-enhancing qualities.

The trauma of this powerful storm is leading some in recovery to relapse and others to seek treatment, but where can you turn if facilities in your area are full?

Schizophrenia and bipolar surface as topics on election night and allow for opportunities to educate and inform.

As daylight savings time approaches, the days get shorter and the sky gets grayer. It’s also time to be on the alert for signs of depression in ourselves and those we love.

As the rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rise among active and recently retired military personnel, many groups are stepping in to help.

When it comes to healthcare, we often focus on physical ailments, but there are many psychological issues that affect millions in the US.