For years, workplace substance use policies were easy to administer and easy to defend. A positive drug test typically ended the analysis. That is no longer true. Legal cannabis has introduced a level ...

Congress is reconsidering restrictions on intoxicating hemp, raising new questions about legal THC, workplace drug testing ...

Alcohol and substance use disorders (including alcohol and controlled substances like cocaine, heroin, and opioids) are increasing in many parts of the United States, with significant impacts on those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dario Sabaghi covers the cannabis industry with a focus on Europe. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has sent a letter to explain ...

While state lawmakers continue to discuss a possible ban on THC products, there's another substance that drug recovery centers say they are noticing more teens using that could be harmful if abused.

Substance use and substance use disorder differ by the frequency of use and the effect on a person’s life. Substance use disorder is a mental health condition. Substance use refers to using both legal ...

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 coffee, a ...

Dr. Nora Volkow, who leads the National Institutes of Drug Abuse, would like the public to know things are getting better. Mostly. By Matt Richtel Historically speaking, it’s not a bad time to be the ...