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 ...

Substance use disorder is defined in the DSM-5-TR. It includes alcohol, stimulants, opioids, sedatives, cannabis, and tobacco, among others. Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in ...

If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, there is hope. While the latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 16.5% of Americans over the ...

This story is part of our mental health series. Find out more here. For many teenagers struggling with mental health, substance abuse can happen simultaneously. A national survey of teens from 2022 ...

Center that focused on court-ordered classes for 30 years now offering broader behavioral health treatment.

Substance misuse doesn’t take a summer break. In fact, research suggests that for many people, the risks might actually increase with the heat. Of course, substance use disorders (SUDs) and substance ...

Pink cocaine is a new designer drug. It’s typically a powdery mix of ketamine and illegal substances likely dyed with food coloring. Sometimes it may have a sweet smell, like strawberries. The drug, ...

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are proud to partner with Metrocare, the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas. With over 55 years of dedicated service, Metrocare specializes in mental ...