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Addiction
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Higher Profile: Allison Margolin, Esq.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Allison Margolin finds her own place.
September 27, 2022
Study Shows Psilocybin Has Potential To Treat Alcohol Addiction
New research published this week in JAMA Psychiatry gives new evidence for psilocybin’s promise as a treatment for alcohol misuse disorder.
August 25, 2022
HBO Doc ‘Life of Crime’ Chronicles Addiction
HBO’s 'Life of Crime' chronicles lifelong battles with addiction—and raises questions about the ethics of documentary filmmaking.
February 14, 2022
The Fix on Roku Debunks the Lies Perpetuated by the War on Drugs
The eight-part limited series 'The Fix' is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.
January 14, 2022
Canadian Groups Gives Free Weed And Edibles To Fight Opioid Abuse
Volunteer groups in Canada are providing relief to people struggling with addiction by giving away free marijuana and…
November 16, 2021
Cannabis Use By Methadone Maintenance Patients Associated With Fewer Opioid Overdoses
The use of cannabis by patients enrolled in a methadone maintenance treatment program is associated with fewer nonfatal…
April 5, 2021
Survey Finds Majority of Americans View Cannabis As Less Harmful Than Alcohol
As more information becomes available, attitudes toward the potential health implications of cannabis continue to evolve.
January 12, 2021
Fewer Teens are Seeking Treatment for Cannabis Use in Legal States
In states with legal cannabis, studies find that fewer teenagers are put into treatment for consuming pot.
November 25, 2020
Oregon Voters Approve Landmark Drug Policy Reforms
Oregon just voted to decriminalize all drugs and legalize medicinal psilocybin.
November 4, 2020
Study Shows Cannabis Could Help People Quit IV Opiate Use
Cannabis may be a viable treatment for opioid addiction, according to a new study.
August 26, 2020