Axios Visuals It's not food, it's not chewing tobacco and it's not gum — though it might look like it when you see it — but it is becoming America's new addictive obsession. Why it matters: Sales of ...

When John,* 43, first heard about Zyn from a friend a couple years ago, it struck him as a “much better alternative to ...

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps ...

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that is found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.

For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult-but most crucial-steps ...

Cannabis remains the most widely used illicit substance in Nigeria with over 3 million people suffering from drug use disorders, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in ...

Kicking the tobacco habit offers other rewards that you’ll notice right away and some that will show up over time. Right away you’ll save the money you would have spent on tobacco. You may also notice ...

Some pediatric doctors in the metro Atlanta area say they’re alarmed by the soaring use of nicotine pouches by teens. The ...

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed, is widely consumed worldwide, whether for recreational or medicinal purposes. Over ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Substance use disorders can be difficult to overcome because you have both mental and physical components. SENT Topeka offers support programs that can help. Tricia McCourt ...

Vermont’s model for opioid use disorder treatment follows the design of a “hub and spokes,” Dougherty said. Hubs are where people can regularly access methadone to treat opioid use disorder.

When it comes to commonly used—and commonly misused—substances, it's essential to understand the nuanced differences between casual use, dependence, and addiction. Whether it's a morning ...