A pending bill in the Legislature — AB 408 by Assemblyman Marc Berman, D-Palo Alto, sponsored by the Medical Board of California — would prioritize the treatment of doctors with physical or mental ...

A Hawaii physician remains in prison tonight, accused of importing illegal drugs over the internet. Doctor Peter Fong is still in jail awaiting a detention hearing on Thursday. He faces a maximum of ...

FARGO — Local doctors say substance use disorder is more common than many people think. Doctors at Sanford Fargo’s Substance Use Clinic say people might have the disorder if they need more of the ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A controversial bill that would allow doctors with substance abuse issues to enter a secret rehab program is now on hold following public backlash. “It's a good day for patients.

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse and its often devastating outcomes, especially among disadvantaged populations, few Americans receive treatment for substance use disorders. However, the ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri legislature’s Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment convened at the State Capitol Thursday to hear from multiple agencies on parallel efforts ...

The Trump administration has made abrupt and sweeping cuts to substance abuse and mental health programs across the country ...