Alcohol consumption is a pervasive aspect of social life, but it can carry significant risks when consumed in excess or used ...

In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any ...

This map shows the American states with the most people receiving treatment for alcohol abuse. Created by data from the National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA ...

The earliest studies of clonidine in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal were limited by the use of concomitant medications. Bjorkqvist et al. evaluated the efficacy of a clonidine taper ...

Background: GABAergic anticonvulsants have been recommended for the treatment of alcohol dependence and the prevention of relapse. Several studies have demonstrated topiramate's efficacy in ...

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 3.8 percent of American adults abuse opioids each year. Heroin is a drug that comes from a flower, the opium poppy, which usually grows ...

CADAS is one of the few nonprofit alcohol and drug treatment facilities that provide a complete continuum of care. Separate programs are offered for adults and adolescents as well as services for ...

The task force was mandated by House Bill 3610, passed by the 2023 Legislature to focus on alcohol abuse, prevention and ...

The 43rd District Court in Hazel Park has launched a new program that aims to find a more constructive approach to handling nonviolent offenders addicted to drugs or alcohol.

rehab facility offering client centred treatment of alcoholism, cocaine, cannabis, heroin (substance abuse), and other addictive behaviours such as gambling, gaming, internet surfing, pornography ...

Hazel Park’s 43rd District Court has established a substance abuse treatment court for adults who get into legal trouble because of their issues with drugs and/or alcohol. Judge Brian Hartwell ...