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Social work students at the University of Oklahoma offer solutions and calls to action amid state's growing substance abuse ...

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Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with ...

A vast majority of American adults say they have consumed alcohol at some point — yet experts warn that alcoholic beverages could be a "gateway drug" to more harmful substances. More than 84% of ...

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...

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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month every October to increase public awareness of the dangers of substance use and its ...

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The number of overdose deaths in Pennsylvania is down to six per day, down from about 13 per day in 2023. At a roundtable in ...