Teetotaling Made Trendy / The Salt : NPR

The demand for sophisticated nonalcoholic beverages is higher than ever.

Why Americans—Especially Women—Are Drinking More Alcohol / TIME

Drinking levels in the United States have reached a "public health crisis," the researchers say.

 

The Lawyer, the Addict / The New York Times

A high-powered Silicon Valley attorney dies. His ex-wife investigates, and finds a web of drug abuse in his profession.

Trump’s Failure to Tackle Opioid Crisis Is Costing Lives, House Democrats Say / The Intercept

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

New studies strengthen ties between loss, pain and drug use

Amid Opioid Crisis, Insurers Restrict Pricey, Less Addictive Painkillers / The New York Times

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

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

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

According to new research published earlier this month in JAMA Psychiatry, a growing number of Americans are engaging in dangerous drinking behaviors.