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There is a clear mental health crisis and growing need for care in the United States. A recent Gallup poll showed American’s assessment of their own mental health is “worse than it has [...]

Shame is an emotion that is well-known to all addicts. It is often the emotion that fuels addiction in the first place- the feeling of shame being so overwhelming that relief is sought within a [...]

Recovery is the most overwhelming experience I’ve ever had.  Whether in a meeting room of complete strangers or in a treatment center learning to live among people of all backgrounds, the fear [...]

November 12, 2020 By Dr. Nora Volkow Although we often talk about individual drugs and drug use disorders in isolation, the reality is that many people use drugs in combination and also die from [...]

It is possible that seeking approval is the single most common, and possibly the most painful addiction ever created by mankind. It can be more devastating than heroin, more addictive than [...]

ADAPT-2 Trial Results Deliver aBreakthrough in Long Search for Methamphetamine Use Disorder Medication January 13, 2021 By Dr. Nora Volkow The U.S. is facing a surge of overdose deaths involving [...]

THE PERFECT STORM: It has been a year of chaos, confusion, and complete madness. The pandemic is not the only thing to blame for the pandemonium plaguing our global community. For many within the [...]

Addiction takes on many forms, from alcohol and other drugs to process disorders such as shopping, sex, love, gambling, overspending, disordered eating and digital/online obsession.  These [...]

From the book, Courage to Change, Al-Anon Family Groups (January 9th) How often I look outside myself for approval! The project at work is successful, but my good feelings depend on having that [...]

Grandparents often play two roles when their children have a substance use illness. One is the role of the “Giving Tree” and the other one I would like to share is a more positive role that they [...]