Trump’s Opioid Plan and the Bones of the War on Drugs
Throughout his insurgent campaign for the presidency, Donald Trump spoke about the nation’s growing opioid epidemic, vowing to…
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The Man Who Defied the Taliban by Growing Flowers
The homemade sign bore a simple message: “Plant trees not bombs,” written in red and black marker, in…
Trump to Announce an Opioid Commission
President Donald Trump is expected to announce today the launch of a commission devoted to reducing opioid addiction…
The Changing Face of American Heroin Users
The fact that more Americans are using heroin now than they were 15 years ago has been extensivelycovered.…
What Trump’s Budget Means for America’s Opioid Epidemic
Last week, President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled its “blueprint budget“— a less-detailed version of the budget it’ll eventually send…
What Happens If Trump Gets Rid of America’s Top Drug-Law Coordinator?
The White House is considering eliminating the agency that coordinates America’s anti-drug strategy. Here's what would happen next.
The White House Mulls Cutting the Office of National Drug Control Policy
The White House is considering eliminating the Office of National Drug Control Policy, among other programs, the New…
Addiction Is Not a Brain Disease
The idea that drugs and biology are to blame for addiction has done more harm than good.
The Path to Opioid Addiction May Start in the Emergency Room
For every 48 people who get a new opioid painkiller prescription in the emergency room, one will end…
Drug Distributors Are Being Penalized for Willfully Ignoring the Opioid Epidemic
The middlemen between drug companies and pharmacies have been hit recently with fines for their role in not…