addiction-recovery
There’s Hope for the Opioid Crisis — But Politics Stands in the Way
America’s other, decades-long epidemic rages on. Here’s what’s blocking a ‘literal life-saver’ in a system that punishes addicts
The Post-Election Rehab Boom
Once the final vote is tallied and the next president is announced, recovery facilities throughout the country are bracing themselves for an influx of admissions
After Defunding Police, We Need to Legalize Drugs
As we reckon with the country’s history of failed policing, legalizing drugs would help reset the harm the entire justice system has wrought for addicts
As the Economy Freefalls and Mental Health Spirals, Both Rehabs and Addicts Try to Hold On
Though many treatment centers report being filled to the brim, the economic impact of the global pandemic will mean fewer rehabs can afford to stay open — and more addicts in need
