Substance use disorder is a cluster of physiological, behavioral, and cognitive symptoms associated with the continued use of substances despite substance-related problems, distress, and/or impairment, such as impaired control and risky use.
Addiction is a state of psychological and/or physical dependence on the use of drugs or other substances, such as alcohol, or on activities or behaviors, such as sex, exercise, and gambling.
Science-backed interventions for problematic gaming
Evidence-based psychological interventions can help people with an excessive drive to play
Reclassification of cannabis is a win for researchers
Now deemed a less dangerous drug, scientists are optimistic that more studies on the benefits and risks of cannabis will be possible.
Substance use disorders in people with serious mental illness
Psychologists help these patients kick nicotine and other addictions
The emergence of psychedelics as medicine
Research confirms the potential of these drugs to help people with treatment-resistant mental health conditions
