In a recent study, researchers found evidence of a compromised dopamine system in heavy users of marijuana. Lower dopamine release was found in the striatum - a region of the brain that is involved in ...

Being bullied can hurt young children in many ways, but a new UT Dallas study found that it does not lead to later substance abuse. The research by three criminologists in UT Dallas' School of ...

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. We aim to emphasize the importance of seeking help for mental health issues early, as this is one of the most effective ways to prevent substance ...

A new report ranked Arizona and Nevada at the bottom for mental health and substance abuse care. Arizona's low overall ranking was influenced by poor access to care and a high prevalence of youth ...