Outpatient addiction treatment offers patients structured support for substance use disorders while maintaining connections to home, work, school and family life.

We spoke to Nebraska Medicine addiction psychiatrist Sara Zachman, MD, MPH about what kratom and kava are, how people use them, what effects they have on the body and the real risks involved.

Abstaining from alcohol during the first month of the year has become a popular trend known as Dry January. It offers numerous health benefits and can serve as a starting point for developing a healthier relationship with alcohol.

The popularity of nonalcoholic beer and drinks has exploded. While these beverages can be a good way to reduce your alcohol intake, their efficacy, especially in the lives of those with alcohol use disorder, is complicated.

For many of us, drinking is an expected part of holidays and social gatherings. However, overindulging on these occasions can lead to risky drinking behaviors that harm your health and safety.

Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of harmful effects on your health. But how much is too much alcohol to increase your risk for serious health conditions?

Question: Are there addiction treatment options that don’t require a hospital stay?

I have had issues with excessive tiredness for many years. I started using methamphetamine and have way more energy. I know it's awful and I need to quit but I'm terrified of going back to sleeping 10 to 14 hours. What options are there?

When do habits cross the line to addictions?