Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal and illegal substances. Substance use disorder, a ...

What followed was a startling moment of honesty. Jackson tilted her head back, shone her phone’s light up her nose, and revealed a small hole between her nostrils – a perforated septum caused by past drug use.

The actress, singer and daughter of the King of Pop says abusing heroin led to a perforated septum. She is six years sober.

Dr. David Brendel answers the question: 'Substance Abuse And Depression?' — -- Question: What is the relationship between depression and substance abuse? Answer: There is a very close relationship between depression and substance abuse in adults.

It’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, which is a time to bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and highlight the importance of prevention.

Police say unused prescription medications sitting in medicine cabinets can lead to addiction and overdoses, making drug take-back programs a critical tool in preventing substance abuse.

I’ve seen firsthand how impactful monthly support groups can be for families...," said the center's outreach coordinator Alicia Palermo-Reddy.