For most of us, relapse feels like a brick to the back of the head. We wake up the next morning feeling wracked with guilt.…
Have you heard of the newest medication-assisted treatment (MAT) option available to recovering opioid users? Sublocade, an extended-release monthly buprenorphine injection developed by Indivior, hit…
There’s just something about the disease addiction that feels… dirty to a lot of people. Like it’s something you should be ashamed of to understand,…
It’s probably been a good minute since you’ve heard about barbiturates. They have fallen out of usage in the last few decades due to their…
The “endowment effect” describes an innate, yet objectively irrational value bias best described by example. Imagine you’ve just turned 35. You’ve been proud of the…
The ever-shifting definition of “narcotic” defies simple explanation. It’s tempting to slap on a cold, clinical answer like, “Narcotics bind to opioid receptors” and declare…
Let’s get down to brass tacks: for most people, substance abuse is not a well-understood disease. Getting help feels daunting and foreign. Loved ones often…
Veteran’s Day is here and it’s important to recognize the individuals who fought for our country. But what exactly are we recognizing? We can say…
A panicked lump in your throat starts swelling. Your buddy just took a big enough hit that he’s slumped over and unresponsive. Your eyes dart…
Opinions. The best and worst thing about them is that we all have our own. Unfortunately, many people use the idea of subjectivity as a…