New evidence suggests that brief (4-session) motivational interviewing can reduce drug use and increase HIV prevention uptake ...

Vaping, cannabis use, alcohol use, prescription stimulant misuse—these, and other addictive behaviors, affect a substantial number of adolescents in the United States, yet how should clinicians ...

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Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham provide insight and resources on how substances like drugs and alcohol can impact the brain. The purchase and consumption of alcohol and substances ...

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Atlas Behavioral Health provides structured addiction treatment and recovery support programs for individuals and ...