Highly addictive and often dangerous, stimulants increase alertness, attention and energy, while also elevating blood pressure, heart rate and breathing.
Alcohol use disorder is a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by continued alcohol use despite harmful consequences. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gambling disorder is a condition in which gambling becomes an addiction and interferes with a person's daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Alcohol-related liver disease is liver damage caused by excessive consumption of alcohol. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A chronic brain disease characterized by continuing opioid use despite harmful consequences
Suicide, whether spontaneous or planned, is a tragic act that has many long and far-reaching impacts.
Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder is the continued use of cannabis despite significant negative impact on one's life and health. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
One in five children in the U.S. lives with a parent who has severe depression; research identifies this as a major risk factor for difficulties in a child’s life.
Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that includes extreme mood shifts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that, over time, causes affected fingers to bend down towards the palm. Learn about symptoms and treatment.