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.
What Is Addiction?
The definition of addiction has several parts, and the ways they are assembled often determine the course of treatment.
The Community Reinforcement Approach for Substance Use Disorders
Developed in the 1970s and refined in the 1990s, the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) is inexpensive and effective.
Contingency Management Comes of Age
Contingency management — the practice of paying rewards for compliance with addiction treatment programs — is so successful it’s finally being adopted.