Addiction & Substance Use

Playing with opioids is a dangerous game...

A new study shines light on the issues of drug use and abuse in youth.

Study also identifies prevalence of specific behavioral addictions in these individuals.

Psychiatric Times kicked off 2022 by featuring a wide variety of psychiatric issues and current events throughout January.

This is the sad reality: In the first year of COVID-19, there were 20,000 more opioid overdose deaths than years previous.

Approximately 7.6% of men and 4.1% of women aged 18 and older suffer from AUD, but national surveys consistently demonstrate low utilization of treatments.

What is the connection between ADHD diagnosis with sexual activity and substance use among college students?

Is cannabis’ effect on schizophrenia being downplayed?

Test your knowledge of holiday drinking habits.

The FDA authorized the marketing of these tobacco products that help reduce exposure to and consumption of nicotine for smokers.

Alcohol use is often underreported by patients. This case demonstrates the importance of obtaining the most accurate information possible in the initial patient interview.

A coalition of 240 organizations came together to urge Congress to pass legislation to fight the opioid crisis.

How can the more cautious and conservative use and prescription of benzodiazepines save thousands of lives per year?

Addiction to technology: what concerns should you have as a clinician?

Put out your cigarette. Researchers performed a cohort study of the impact of cigarette smoking on life expectancy in schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.

Here's why psychedelics might be a valuable addition to mental health treatment.

Isolated older adults may be especially vulnerable to addiction issues with the onset of the pandemic. Here’s how telemedicine can help.

What does the movie Dune say about our society’s current relationship with psychedelics?

What is vaping and when does it become a problem?

Chronic adolescent exposure to THC and cannabis could lead to adverse mental health outcomes and impacted brain functioning.

How can psychiatrists improve substance use treatment for Black and pediatric patients?

At the Annual Psychiatric Times World CME Conference, an all-star lineup of presenters will share their latest research. Check out this preview of the full agenda.

The American Medical Association is urging policymakers to act now to prevent further opioid overdose deaths.

Understanding addiction through new, creative lenses can offer a fresh perspective.

A vaccine that prevents oxycodone from entering the brain? This might be the safe, long-lasting, cost-effective solution for opioid use disorders.

A recent survey found 70% of Afghanistan veterans have struggled with their mental health since serving.

Treating patients who may be perceived as “unlikeable” can be difficult.

As the seasons change and new possibilities open up, we also pause to remember the victims of September 11 and the ongoing opioid crisis.

Are benzodiazepine prescriptions contributing to the opioid overdose epidemic?