Young adults in the 18-25 age group have the highest rates of mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

An analysis of 35,000 Canadians shows that rising cannabis use and worsening mental‑health symptoms are increasingly appearing together, with the connection between the two strengthening over time.

Scientists have developed a new way to help understand what happens in the body when people consume a plant product and the ...

Although drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. last year, the rate of substance use disorder is rising, and the problem ...

In his book, “Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?” he notes that in 2013, 249 million opioid prescriptions were written by doctors – ...

Assessing social media and mental health. The brittleness of the glass does not cause the shattering in the way the person ...

A new bill in the California Legislature would block violent criminals from accessing mental health diversion programs to avoid criminal penalties. Senate Bill 1373, introduced by state Sen. Shannon ...

Cutting Medicaid at the federal level creates a cascade of problems: more people in crisis, more pressure on police and emergency services, and ultimately higher costs for everyone.

A psychiatrist and an attorney in San Diego say an existing statute could address severe mental illness and addiction.

Spiritual engagement is associated with a 13 percent decrease in substance use over time. Participation in a religious ...

Two years ago, I sat in on sessions of a support group for mothers whose grown children had severe mental illness and substance use disorders. Their children suffered from bipolar disorder, ...