Addiction and Substance Abuse

New Kratom Death Reports Still Leave More Questions Than Answers

With the legal fate of kratom hanging in the balance, some health officials are pushing dubious claims about the herbal supplement's deadly risks.
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Inadequate Prison Policies Put Former Inmates At Greater Risk Of Opioid Death

Two-thirds of prisoners have a problem with opioids, but incarceration isn't set up to get people the treatment they need.
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A Reminder That Addiction Is An Illness, Not A Character Flaw

Commentary on Joe Biden's response to his son's substance misuse offers a gross example of how addiction is often viewed as a moral failure.
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Narcan Saved My Life And Demi Lovato's. Here's What You Need To Know About It.

In the 20 years since I last used heroin, my life has been dedicated to the prevention of accidental overdose deaths.
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This Is What No One Tells You About Relapsing (Like Demi Lovato And Me)

I was heartbroken when I heard of Demi Lovato’s relapse. But I also wanted to tell her the lesson it took me five relapses to learn.
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Kratom Users In States That Ban It Discuss How Prohibition Has Made Life Worse

Their stories offer a look at the potential consequences and challenges of a federal ban on the botanical drug.
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Doctors May Be Able To Tell If You're Lying About How Much You Drink

This little fib can be dangerous.
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The Definitive 'Asian Flush' Guide: What To Know If You Get The Glow

If you turn red when you imbibe, having more than 5 drinks a week could signal danger — and Pepcid isn't really a solution.
By Rosalie Chan, On assignment for HuffPost

In Rural Areas Hit Hard By Opioids, A New Source Of Hope

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it wants to be a strong partner for rural communities in the grip of the opioid epidemic.
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These Old Marijuana Movie Posters May Scare You Into Smoking Pot

According to these films, smoking pot may make you dance the Charleston.
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