Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory
The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.
Psychorphine? Monster New Drugs Hitting U.S. Market
New synthetic opioids cychlorphine and nitazines are 10 times worse than fentanyl, and they’re headed this way.
A New Source of Ibogaine
Researchers in Brazil have discovered a new source of ibogaine that can be harvested with less environmental damage.
National Drug Control Strategy Is Strong on Supply, Weak on Demand
The newly-released National Drug Control Policy is heavy on law enforcement and light on addiction treatment.
Pain and Addiction
The opioid addiction crisis has caused an unintended problem: chronic pain patients chronically under-prescribed.
Addiction Treatment in Jail Cuts Recidivism in Half
Medicine-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder pays big dividends by lowering recidivism rates.