MARYVILLE. Chestnut Health Systems™ opened an Ambulatory Withdrawal Management program, an outpatient alternative to ...

Legality and prevalence don’t equate to harmlessness. Substances can have very different effects depending on the user, the ...

Are we all addicts now? Not in the sense that we have all lost control, but in the sense that we are all being controlled ...

Instead of receiving the care they need, some mothers are self-medicating with substances like alcohol or opioids.

Much has been said about rises in mental health problems reported by younger people over the past 20 years. It is estimated ...

Marijuana is often seen as a relatively mild substance, but for those who use it heavily or over a long period, stopping can ...

Starting on the road to recovery from alcohol or drugs is quite a big deal. Choosing a healthier future requires much brave ...

The Bridge Behavioral Health currently has nine beds designated for withdrawal treatment, five of which are dedicated to ...

SAN ANTONIO - A 36-year-old female inmate died Wednesday night at the Bexar County Jail following what authorities described ...

Rick Perry is a former governor of Texas and U.S. secretary of energy. I’ve spent most of my adult life in public service — ...

Student editor Rebecca Kenderdine on the current training available for treating patients with dual diagnosis.

The decision to begin recovery often starts with one of the most challenging — and crucial — steps: medical detox. For many, it’s a step filled with ...