Kim Larrier When Kim Larrier started her rotation at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds as a ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

Talking to your kids about substance use doesn’t have to be scary or awkward. With the right approach, it can be one of the ...

California is overhauling its substance abuse treatment system for low-income people, embarking on a massive experiment to create a smoother path for addicts from detox through recovery.

The child endangerment and abuse felonies most commonly found in Pima County’s courtrooms have nothing to do with hitting children or neglecting to feed or bathe them. Instead, they involve ...

Michigan mom: 'I've practically raised my children alone' According to a criminal complaint filed in the case, the abuse and neglect occurred between Jan. 1, 2021, and Feb. 14, 2025.

For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the earlier in life children start using substances, the more likely they are to progress ...