Sinclair Method uses naltrexone, a medication that is often used for the treatment of opioid use disorder, to reduce the ...

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not using. You may ...

Substance use disorders (SUDs) are mental health conditions characterized by the compulsive, uncontrolled and deleterious use ...

Alcoholic insanity is an outdated term to describe alcohol-induced psychosis. This is a rare condition in which alcohol use disorder, acute alcohol intoxication, and alcohol withdrawal can cause ...

Excess drinking and alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common, not easily diagnosed, and often undertreated, with less than 15% of individuals with a lifetime diagnosis receiving any treatment. While ...

Alcoholism is a mental health condition that can affect emotional, physical, and mental health — but professional treatment ...

This 3-part series looks at the current evidence for the treatment of SUD, alcohol use disorder, and tobacco use disorder.

Alcohol and substance use disorders (including alcohol and controlled substances like cocaine, heroin, and opioids) are increasing in many parts of the United States, with significant impacts on those ...

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 ...