Substance misuse occurs when a person uses certain substances in a way that harms themselves or those around them. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that causes uncontrolled use of ...

Adults with disabilities are nearly twice as likely to misuse prescription drugs as adults without disabilities, according to West Virginia University research. Jeanette Garcia, associate professor at ...

Influences on Knowledge and Attitudes About Prescription Drugs Among Teens Increasing accurate knowledge about the risks of prescription drug misuse is likely to decrease misuse. In fact, there is an ...

With multiple stakeholders involved with different interests, the “specialty drug” definition can be a moving target. The growing disproportionate amount of drug spending on such a small subset of ...

People with disabilities that include difficulty with cognition or caring for themselves are at greater risk of misusing prescription painkillers, tranquilizers and stimulants, a WVU study shows.

LOWCOUNTRY, S.C. (WCIV) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health is encouraging residents to drop off their unused or unwanted prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back ...