More kids are smoking marijuana – and at younger ages – leading to concern about the development of long-term health issues.

Female veterans are much less likely to abuse substances than their male counterparts, a new study shows.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be very helpful in treating substance abuse, but how does it work?

A British study confirms what experts may already know: drinking can be more harmful than drugs that are perceived as much harder and more dangerous.

The dangerous street drug heroin is making its way back into the suburbs.

Women aren’t the only ones who struggle with food-related issues, and gender-bias can make men far less likely to seek treatment.

How can you safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs? Don’t flush them down the toilet.

Mental Health screenings are an important part of treatment, allowing the experts to pinpoint any underlying issues that could undermine recovery success.

The verdict in the trial for Anna Nicole Smith’s death indicates a way that others might be held responsible when someone dies of a drug overdose.

After a trashed hotel room, a visit from the cops and hospitalization, the troubled sitcom star files for divorce and returns to work, insisting he’s fine. Time will tell.

Hormone Replacement Therapy for women may help prevent addiction by regulating important brain chemicals.

A new show shines a light on the dark, deadly world of eating disorders.

Yoga and other mindful workouts can play a role in the treatment process, helping to center and calm those moving toward recovery.

Not all treatment programs are screening for mental health issues, despite studies that show they can hinder recovery and contribute to addiction.

The recent arrest of the R&B singer for assault is allegedly tied to his mother’s struggle with addiction.

Is there a link between ADHD sufferers and drug use? Many may self-medicate to lessen symptoms of the disorder.

A new, lesser-known health concern from pot is finally being brought to light. But just what is COPD and why does smoking marijuana raise your risk?

While the club drug ketamine may not pose the problem that drugs like cocaine and opiates do, it’s still a danger, especially to young people looking for a unique high.

As America’s war on drugs has become a punchline, a policy official speaks out with criticism of his own.

When it comes to disordered eating, the symptoms may be physical, but the problem is more in the mind. That’s where psychoeducation comes into play.