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Enlightenment Hides in Strange Places

For anyone who practices the art of stand-up comedy, self-awareness is probably the most valuable asset in their toolbox.

Athens, Ohio, Sets the Standard for Addiction Treatment

Athens, Ohio, is a “hotbed of addiction” and has become a model of addiction treatment for other cities.

Santa Muerte, Addiction Specialist

She is the saint for the forgotten, the disempowered, the scorned, the discriminated-against, the impoverished, the bereaved, the individuals who just can’t wrestle themselves into conformity.

What’s Wrong With That Elvis Guy, Anyway?

Did Elvis feel empty of everything except psychological pain?

Serendipity of the Day

A book discusses some studies that show that most of the heavy users who live long enough do “age out” of addiction, and apparently, treatment has very little to do with it.

Kratom Debate Heats Up

Learn about kratom, 7-OH, and their risks and benefits — from FDA warnings to research exploring potential treatments for opioid addiction.