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Trump Thinks Executing Drug Dealers Will Stop the Opioid Epidemic
But doing so would likely make the drug problem worse.
A Sober Person's Guide to Medical Marijuana
Six things everyone in recovery from addiction should know about using medical marijuana.
My Trauma Led Me to Self-Medicate With Heroin
PTSD and opioid addiction apparently go hand-in-hand.
People Are Sticking Needles in Their Ears to Treat Addiction
Acudetox is finding its place in a small but growing number of addiction treatment centers around the country.
Quitting Opioids Cold Turkey Made Me Want to Die
Withdrawal is not a psychological longing, it is a physical demand.
You Can’t Treat Opioid Addiction While Ignoring Nicotine Addiction
Smoking cigarettes could increase risk of relapse into other drug use, experts say.
I Got Addicted to the Needle Even When There Was Nothing to Shoot Up
"When there wasn't any heroin left, I shot up random crap."
A Much-Hyped Addiction Treatment Is Less Effective Than Older Meds
Despite what other headlines may say.
Another Way Prisons Treat Women Like Shit
Forcing women who just gave birth to detox drastically is inhumane and, experts say, medically unnecessary.
This Is What Addiction Was Like Before it Became a White-People Problem
"The recent progress we've made is a reaffirmation that white lives matter more."
Opioid Overdose Deaths Fell After Colorado Legalized Weed
It could be just a coincidence, but more research is definitely needed.
Party and Weight Loss Drugs Are Being Repurposed to Treat Cocaine Addiction
There's currently no FDA-approved medication to treat coke dependence.