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Colorado is one of more than 30 states that have launched recovery-friendly workplace programs in recent years. They’re part of a growing effort to reframe how employers address addiction, mental ...

With major depressive disorder (MDD) already raging within him, Paul Nuedling, 34, said turning to substances for relief was ...

Substance abuse can be isolating, but in recovery centers, addictive behavior can change when stubborn individuals ... Recovery Center closed in-person activities, with the exception of their ...

Major cuts to some federal health agencies could have a detrimental impact on the everyday work primary care providers do, according to experts.On May 2, the Trump administration released its 2026 ...

The programming for students suffering from substance abuse themselves ... at once and alternative activities besides substance use the student can engage in to change their trajectory.

Mojisola Adeyeye, expressed concern over the widespread use of alcohol and substance abuse among ... to be agents of change by propagating the right virtues through the activities of the NCSC.

Yet the document provides the most detailed look yet at the striking changes ... substance abuse and services for low-income and older Americans, to shift a slimmed-down selection of their ...

Schools should promote recreational activities ... “Physical changes can also be indicative of substance abuse. Bloodshot eyes, dilated pupils and changes in sleep patterns are common ...

Substance abuse tends to be higher in rural areas due to fewer job opportunities and limited recreational activities. By targeting these communities, we hope to provide support where it’s needed ...

For adolescents struggling with substance abuse, traditional in-person interventions ... and included content that encouraged behavior change. The findings can provide a blueprint to design ...