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When we think of addicts, we seldom associate the word discrimination. Yet, there is clearly an undeniable association between discrimination and addiction. Although scientific research has [...]

 You may have heard it said that “addiction is a family disease.” That’s true in more ways than one, but in its most fundamental sense, it means that addiction often runs in families— and, that [...]

December 1, 2019 If you think you are at risk for substance misuse, be realistic about how the holidays can increase your anxiety and stress and lead to dangerous behavior It’s important for [...]

It wasn’t one suicide note in particular that jolted Amanda Johnstone into action: it was what linked them all.  They thought they were a burden and it was just too hard to keep reaching [...]

UCSF School of Nursing Associate Professor Andrew Penn will be examining the effects of MDMA, a psychedelic drug, on those battling post-traumatic stress disorder in a “breakthrough” [...]

Yes, and here’s why! It is no secret that misinformation about addiction is rampant in popular media. One particular area of misinformation concerns what language gets used when describing topics [...]

Happiness is like a sack of gold coins. It is the highly prized barometer gauging our status in the world in the most personal of terms. We define ourselves as to how much we possess and compare [...]