At least 82.3 per cent of the overall survey sample respondents argued that criminal gangs had proliferated in their localities.

Some 6% of U.S. adults are considered heavy drinks and another 17% binge drink. The behavior can take a toll on your health, ...

For far too long, Ghanaians have neglected the pressing issue of substance abuse among the youth—those in the formative years ...

An Alabama training program that connects faith leaders with individuals struggling with addiction and substance misuse is ...

WCPO 9 brought together experts, advocates and community members to discuss what needs to be done to fight back against ...

"Harm reduction" interventions for substance use—measures like needle exchange programs and methadone distribution that aim ...

Breaking the cycle of abuse and trauma involves developing self-awareness of ways that we repeat unhealthy behaviors and ...

Substance use and misuse affect people from all backgrounds and age groups. A substance use disorder occurs when there is recurrent use of a substance that affects a person's daily life. Substance use ...

ROCK SPRINGS — Even though it’s a courageous and important step toward healing and justice, many survivors may be reluctant to pursue medical attention after a sexual assault. The forensic ...

Justice groups have called on the government to prioritise the reform of the justice system, education system, and child protection services to ensure that all children, especially girls ...

Apr. 15, 2025 — The smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped -- a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by ..

Apr. 10, 2025 — Research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating ...