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The vocabulary we use to discuss problematic substance use often carries a heavy, unintended legacy. For many, terms like “addict,” “junkie,” or using words like “clean/dirty” to describe drug tests are simply habits—language that comes from a time when problematic substance use was misunderstood and seen as a moral failing, not a chronic health condition. This casual use of outdated terminology, while often unintentional, creates massive hurdles for people seeking help, maki

When someone witnesses an opioid overdose, the first thought is often to reach for naloxone. This life-saving medication has rightfully...

Imagine a patient who hasn't missed a single day at the methadone clinic in two years. Every morning at 6 AM, she makes the 90-minute...

The "War on Drugs," started in the early 1970s, aimed to reduce drug abuse in America. However, its consequences have deeply affected...

For thousands of years, cannabis served as medicine, a fiber source, and a spiritual aid across many different cultures. But in the early...

America's experiment with alcohol prohibition (1920-1933) stands as one of the most instructive policy failures in our history. Intended...

For years, the complex issue of substance use has been addressed with inadequate methods. Neglecting the root causes and immediate risks...