Many phrases in the addiction field have been tossed around for years without being clearly defined or even being meaningful. "Being in recovery" is one example. In most areas of life, "being in ...

Addiction recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. Broadening our definition beyond abstinence can reduce stigma and open doors to ...

When I started writing about the opioid crisis, I thought I was just going to share statistics, warnings, and signs to look ...

Chris Cole uses his lived experience to support those going through crisis A man who as a teen slept in garden sheds while homeless and using hard drugs says beating addiction is possible - and an ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

Alberta’s controversial involuntary addiction treatment legislation may help some, but experts say the lack of evidence on its effectiveness raises alarm bells. Mental Health and Addiction Minister ...

OpEd: Too many recovery programs in our state put profit first, leaving patients behind. But we can change the model back.

When Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020, I sounded the alarm. Usually, I love being right. This time, not so much.