HSDM team explores how artificial intelligence could help clinicians better match pain treatment to individual patient needs September 10, 2026 Tim Wang, senior author and chief resident of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program For a patient having their wisdom...

THE BIG ADDICTION CONVERSATION 17,000 CONVERSATIONS. 1 FOR EVERY LIFE LOST. Each year around 17,000 people die from alcohol- or drug-related causes in the UK. That’s why we’re aiming to start 17,000 conversations about addiction – one for every life lost. Addiction...

They have similar effects, but differ in how they’re made, used and understood You may have seen delta-8 THC advertised as “THC lite” or “diet weed.” But is a milder “high” the only thing that sets it apart from its relative, delta-9 THC? Psychiatrist and addiction...

Prepared August 2026  As Scotland’s national resource of expertise on substance use, SDF has a responsibility to contribute evidence, experience and expertise to public debate. Each month, we’ll share our perspective...

Autism and ADHD often go hand in hand, giving rise to the term AuDHD Autism and ADHD are both common neurodevelopmental disorders. While they were once considered mutually exclusive, we now know they often overlap — with some studies estimating that 50% to 70% of...

Time is running out for the Scottish Government to reduce alcohol deaths, health groups say.   With a year until the next Scottish Parliament election, 70 organisations covering health, addiction and more have called on the SNP...

ADHD affects an estimated 2–5% of adults worldwide, yet in the UK it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. This gap has consequences that extend far beyond individual well-being. It shapes how people interact with education, employment, mental health services, and...