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Substance Abuse

Lena Dunham Says We’re All the Same

A celebrity’s observation about addiction is supported by the Unified Theory of Addiction.

Bill Hicks, Part 2

The only universal truth agreed upon by an entire generation of comics was that Hicks was better than any of them.

Bill Hicks Gets His Point Across

The average hooked-on-something person expends more energy on self-deception than a dozen people unaffected by substance abuse.

Proposed Presidential Budget Could Cut Billions of Dollars From Addiction Services and Research

The proposed presidential budget for FY27 includes more cuts to SAMHSA, a cost-effective program for addiction recovery.

How Legit Is “California Sober”?

The “California sober” model works for some folks but not for others. Why not?

California Sober, the Concept

“California Sober” is a concept that recognizes human differences as acceptable, and not necessarily blameworthy.