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The United States lost more than 181 million healthy life years to mental health disorders, and more than 80 million healthy life years to substance use disorders in the period between 1990 and 2017. Researchers say the data suggests a new approach to these public health challenges is needed. [More]

Young boys who have problems with anxiety, social skills and difficulties with learning and conduct are at greater risk for substance abuse at a young age. [More]

People who struggle with addictions are often marginalized, as stigma related to addictions appears to have become very strong over time. Due to the intensity of this stigma other related issues have arisen. Over time, these issues have escalated to a point of becoming a public health issue, as they have been contributing to high rates of death, incarceration, and mental health concerns among dependent populations. This is why changing our perspective on addictions is very important. pears t [More]

Having a former smoker in their social circle may help those with serious mental illness quit smoking [More]

International Overdose Awareness Day is coming this Friday, and with a recent wave of high profile drug use, experts are looking at the link between substance addiction and mental illness. [More]

The East Cooper Republican Club, near Charleston, South Carolina recently hosted a forum to discuss the passage of the South Carolina Compassionate Care Act, with Senator Tom Davis, Representatives Lin Bennett and Nancy Mace, Jill Swing, President, SC Compassionate Care Alliance, and Christopher Pelic, MD Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). [More]

Gambling problems are on the rise in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia as well as many other developed countries worldwide. And gamblers don’t need to leave the comfort of their own home to indulge in problem gambling behavior. [More]

Is it a miracle drug that can cure a range of addictions from heroin to nicotine, or does it amount to nothing more than "Russian roulette?" This little-known drug, if it lives up to its reputation, could open the door to a new approach to curing addictions and dealing with the "opioid epidemic." It's controversial and experts agree that more research into ibogaine is imperative. [More]

Due to increasing legalization, researchers are becoming increasingly interested in learning about the birth outcomes of children of pregnant and postpartum women who use marijuana, as well as the effects on the mother herself. [More]

While there is currently no official diagnosis for individuals suffering from sex addiction, mental health professionals continue to debate and discuss whether it should be classified as a mental health disorder in the DSM. Psychologists and therapists report that in their work it's not so unusual to encounter individuals who experience significant disruptions in their functioning because of hypersexuality. [More]