The Lawyer, the Addict / The New York Times
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Trump’s Failure to Tackle Opioid Crisis Is Costing Lives, House Democrats Say / The Intercept
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Trump has made a habit of failing to follow-up on his executive orders, and his administration has yet to officially declare the crisis a national emergency.
The Social Life of Opioids / Scientific American
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New studies strengthen ties between loss, pain and drug use
Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Pricey, Less Addictive Painkillers / The New York Times
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Drug companies and doctors have been accused of fueling the opioid crisis, but some question whether insurers have played a role, too.
Google Is Cracking down on Sketchy Rehab Ads / The Verge
Following a Verge report about rehabs gaming Google, the company has begun pulling AdWords
Alcohol Abuse Is Rising Among Older Adults / The New York Times
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Alcohol abuse remains undertreated in all age groups. Part of the mythology of late-life drinking is that old people can’t or won’t change their longtime behavior.
Sober Celebrities Are More Visible Than Ever / The Outline
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Pop culture glorifies partying, but a wave of sober stars is pushing back on the status quo.
A Study Says Heavy Drinking Is Now a ‘Public Health Crisis’ / Science of Us
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According to new research published earlier this month in JAMA Psychiatry, a growing number of Americans are engaging in dangerous drinking behaviors.
Raising Alcohol Taxes Can Curtail Assaults and Suicides / Scientific American
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An analysis incorporating results from 112 different studies found that raising the price of alcohol decreases alcohol consumption.
Just Say No to Media Coverage of Drugs / The Outline
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