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After spending his 20s in and out of prison while addicted to methamphetamines, Darnell Cox found a way to turn his life ...

Recent master of communications graduate Dan Sweeney has partnered with atTAcK addiction to gather and tell the stories that ...

Quitting cigarette smoking was associated with a 30% greater likelihood of recovery in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) compared with continuing to smoke, a large cohort study showed.

During January, the county Department of Behavioral Wellness joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health ...

Traditionally, the start of a new year has been an incentive for self-improvement for many people. Individuals navigating ...

addiction specialists are uncovering potential links between environmental stress and an increase in substance use.

The Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery has released its 2025 narrative summary report, offering a detailed look ...

Aurora Mental Health and Recovery cut the ribbon on a facility that will provide "one-stop access" to mental health and substance use care.

Dr. Evan Singleton warns that difficulty in controlling alcohol use can be a sign of Alcohol Use Disorder, which is a ...

More teenagers in Central Virginia suffering from opioid or substance use issues could receive help through a regional ...