A large genetic study reveals that cannabis use disorder (CanUD) is strongly linked to increased risk for multiple psychiatric disorders, including depression, PTSD, ADHD, and schizophrenia.

Have you ever heard of someone who keeps taking things they don’t really need, not because they’re poor, not because they’re ...

Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Hypersexual behavior, also called hypersexuality, involves an increased sex drive and compulsive sexual behavior characterized by intense sexual feelings, ...

Children of these parents are more likely to have mental health issues − and ultimately suffer from substance use disorder themselves.

A new study has revealed that a quarter of children in the U.S. have at least one parent with a substance use disorder. This data is then analyzed alongside the DSM-5 — the Diagnostic and ...

A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.

The DSM is a diagnostic tool that standardizes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for mental disorders. However, there are some limitations.

Generally, the condition is pretty rare and affects less than 1% of the U.S. population. Most people with this condition ...

Recognizing the symptoms of opioid use disorder can help people to seek the treatment they require. Learn more here.