Formerly known as substance or drug abuse and addiction, drug use disorder is a complex illness marked by a destructive pattern of substance use leading to significant problems or distress. This includes tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and various social or occupational issues. The societal impact of drug use disorders is substantial, with economic costs reaching around … Read more
While the overall rates of a serious heart infection are declining in the United States, a concerning exception emerges among young adults, driven by a rise in injected drug abuse, according to a recent report. In the study led by Dr. Sudarshan Balla, an associate professor of medicine at the West Virginia University Heart and … Read more
The British Columbia government has introduced new legislation aimed at limiting the use of illicit drugs in various public spaces. This comes less than a year after the launch of a decriminalization pilot project aimed at destigmatizing drug users.