Chaos Behind the Wheel
The neurobiology of addiction is one of the strongest forces to affect human behavior. How a particular person reacts can depend on many factors. It’s physical too.
An Activist Who Knows What’s What
When pondering the deep questions of drug abuse, it is useful to consult an intelligent and articulate addict, like Russell Brand.
The Pendulum Swings Between Zero Tolerance and Harm Reduction
A panel of addiction experts explores changing attitudes toward the harm reduction approach to substance use disorder.
The Movement Away From Abstinence and Toward Addiction Resistance
The unrealistic focus of substance abuse education on abstinence is yielding to a more enlightened approach based on addiction resistance.
What Is Cannabis-Induced Psychosis and How Common Is It?
Cannabis-induced psychosis requiring emergency medical treatment occurs in less than one percent of cannabis users.
Rate at Which Children Orphaned From Drug Overdose Doubles in 10 Years
A stunning new inter-agency report estimates 321,566 children lost a parent to drug overdose in 10 years.