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Behavioral Addictions vs. Substance Addictions: What’s the Difference?

Research increasingly indicates that substance use disorders are actually behavioral disorders.

THC to Pass Alcohol to Become America’s Drug of Choice

New research shows that daily use of THC products will soon surpass the daily use of alcohol products among Americans.

Elephant Tranquilizer, the Most Powerful Opioid Ever, Is Causing Overdose Deaths

The CDC issues an alert on carfentanil, a synthetic opioid considered to be 100 times more powerful than fentanyl.

Tranq Is a Non-Opiate Sedative That Maims and Kills

A recent symposium on the xylazine crisis focuses on the sedative known as tranq and its disturbing side effects.

Using Storytelling to Build Resilience in Children

A systematic review of the use of storytelling to build resilience in children finds substantial agreement using a variety of measures.

Evaluating Medicaid Section 115 Waivers

A surprising new evaluation of Medicaid section 1115 waivers making it easier to prescribe opioid agonist therapies.