FARGO — Local doctors say substance use disorder is more common than many people think. Doctors at Sanford Fargo’s Substance Use Clinic say people might have the disorder if they need more of the ...

AMES, Iowa – Adolescence is a time when many children may consider experimenting with alcohol or drugs. New research shows parents can reduce that risk by maintaining a healthy and open relationship ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

A recent substance abuse task force hearing focused on drugs circulating in the state, their effects, how addiction works and the effects the legalization of adult use marijuana in the state has had ...

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

There have been “promising” declines in high school students’ overall use of illicit substances, concludes a report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2013, the ...

When you hear the word "abuse," some form of physical abuse, verbal abuse or sexual abuse may come to mind. But people may not think about emotional abuse. This kind of abuse can be more subtle to ...

Your path may have become difficult to navigate or there may be things that you are challenged with in your life. We can all benefit from help but asking for help sometimes can be difficult. Together ...

Domestic-violence advocates say the holiday season brings more than family gatherings and celebrations — it can also trigger a significant increase in abuse, hotline calls and requests for emergency ...

When we feel powerless, alone, or taken advantage of, it makes sense that we numb to cope. We often do this through alcohol and substance use , isolation, and unhealthy relationships. The things we ...

Autistic folks may be at higher risk for substance misuse disorder, but treatment can help you recover and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is an umbrella ...