People Are Sharing What It’s Like to Be Trapped in The Grip of Drug Addiction

One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...
New York Post

I’m a psychologist who battled drug addiction — here’s how to finally break your bad habits

More than a third of Americans report making New Year’s resolutions, statistics show, many of which are focused on kicking bad habits. Whether it’s smoking, overeating, drinking excessive alcohol or ...
Science Daily

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, may also curb addictive behaviors by acting on reward circuits in the brain. Early trials show reductions in alcohol intake, opioid seeking, ...
Los Angeles Times

Stigma only makes drug use more dangerous

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Until we stop framing all drug use and every overdose as problems of “addiction” and “substance use disorders,” we ...
Psychology Today

Drug Use and HIV Infection

A previous post reviewed data about drug use among sexual and gender minority people. In addition to its direct health risks, drug use is associated with an increased risk of HIV infection. It might ...