The study looked at the impacts of racism, alcohol abuse and mental distress on the number of gun purchases among Asian Americans.

Sobriety is not easy for those recovering from addiction. However, two brothers hope their business will help people who may be struggling.

Former NBA player Chris Herren will be bringing his story to the local community on March 8 during an event at the Michigan Theater.

According to the CDC, one in seven Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder.

More than 150 people die every day from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl, according to the CDC.

New research says highly processed foods meet all the criteria used by the U.S. to classify cigarettes as an addictive substance.

Many people know him as the voice of the Detroit Red Wings, but at his core, Ken Daniels is a father and he has a very important message.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says additction happens gradually, but it always begins with experimentation.

Washtenaw County Community Mental Health is creating a hotline as a main access point for substance use treatment in the county.

Workit Health reported a 400% increase in membership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Addiction problems increased during the COVID pandemic and because of that, a Metro Detroit program is hoping to make a difference for addicts in recovery.

Research has clearly shown that alcohol use has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, and experts are saying this is a good time to reassess the drinking habits you may have developed over the past year.

Midwest Regional Youth Poet Laureate and Ann Arbor native, Faye Harrison, is in the running for the National Youth Poet Laureate award.

“Four Good Days” is about a daughter’s addiction and how her mother learns to trust her again.

At age 21 he started abusing alcohol which eventually led to other substances fueling his addiction. “The selfish nature of the disease of addiction, it convinces you that it’s your problem and you can fix it,” he said. I may as well say yes.”LaFave said yes to Dawn Farm in Ypsilanti. “Dawn Farm is a non profit based in Washtenaw County that provides treatment and recovery support services for people with substance abuse disorders and addiction,” said Anna Byberg, Dawn Farm clinical director. There is help available.”Dawn Farm residents, or “farmers” as they’re called, are drug tested twice a week and hold each other accountable as well.

Workit Health co-founders Robin McIntosh and Lisa McLaughlin. ANN ARBOR – Workit Health, a virtual provider of substance use disorder care, announced Tuesday it raised $12 million in its latest funding round led by FirstMark Capital. Workit Health serves individuals, employers and healthcare organizations with its evidence-based telemedicine addiction care. People at all stages of addiction recovery can access Workit’s nonjudgmental and personalized programs. “Robin and Lisa’s commitment to Workit Health’s success goes beyond what is typically described as mission-driven.

WASHINGTON – Law enforcement officials arrested 179 people and seized more than $6.5 million in a worldwide crackdown on opioid trafficking on the darknet, the U.S. Justice Department said Tuesday. As part of the initiative, law enforcement officials seized over $6.5 million in cash and virtual currency, in addition to 500 kilograms of drugs, the Justice Department said. About 275 kilograms of drugs, including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and other opioids, had been seized in the U.S. The Justice Department said its investigation was ongoing and investigators were still working to identify other individuals behind darknet accounts. Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen said the takedown showed “there will be no safe haven for drug dealing in cyberspace.”More: National news