Skillful facilitators substance abuse group activities must create a nonjudgmental space where participants can openly ...

This group is design for work with clients in adifferent stages substance abuse or recovery ... helps by focusing on increasing pleasurable activities, learning new coping behaviors, and involving ...

The past week has been one of desperate, drug-related if-onlys. First we had the tragic death of Liam Payne; then came the ...

San Diego County adopts a new substance abuse prevention plan for schools, led by DA Summer Stephan, integrating five drug ...

A San Diego County task force released a report outlining its recommendations for drug prevention programs at schools.

Experts say keeping mothers and their children together as they move through substance abuse treatment improves their chances ...

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 3.8 percent of American adults abuse opioids each year. Heroin is a drug that comes from a flower, the opium poppy, which usually grows ...

Therapists and clinicians who treat addiction will conduct a comprehensive medical and psychiatric screening and then work to address both a person’s substance abuse or behavioral compulsion as ...

Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors provide treatment and support for those struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or for those burdened by an eating disorder or a ...

The constant pressure of the CISO role can lead to burnout and in some cases drinking or drug abuse, compounding isolation and stress. Some are speaking out and calling for change.

Addressing substance use disorders (SUD) requires a multifaceted approach. Over the years, substance abuse has caused ...

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a standard alcoholic drink contains 14 grams (or 0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Generally, this amount is found in 12 ounces of ...