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- Even when Prescribed, Opioids can Cause Addiction and Overdose
According to new research conducted by the nonprofit organization Group Health Cooperative, it's not just illicit users who overdose on opioid painkillers. more...
- Co-Occurring Disorders and Drug Use
Nearly 50 percent of adults who have a substance abuse disorder also have a co-occurring mental illness. more...
- What Happened to the War on Drugs? Answers to Five Common Questions About U.S. Drug Policy
Forty years after President Richard Nixon committed the United States to a War on Drugs, the leader of the nation's Office of Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has signaled a cease-fire. But many questions remain about the U.S. government's attitude toward drugs, addiction, treatment, and law enforcement. more...