Ending Smoking or Vaping
Ending Smoking or VapingTreatments from medication to high-tech options. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 17, 2024 Key points• Varenicline is first-line medication to end smoking, with
The State of Our Ongoing Polydrug Use Epidemic
The State of Our Ongoing Polydrug Use EpidemicWe're in the fourth wave of the opioid overdose epidemic. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on December 2, 2024 Key points•
Removing the Stigma Around Narcan: Why Naloxone Training Saves Lives
The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in the United States, and as a result, the need for accessible overdose prevention tools has become urgent. Narcan (naloxone) is a
Honoring Children’s Grief Awareness Day – The Invisible Wounds of Addiction
Children’s Grief Awareness Day serves as a poignant reminder of the unique and often overlooked struggles faced by children impacted by loss. For children living in families affected by the
The Mindful Shift: Transformation Through Mindfulness
Jane, a middle-aged woman, works as a project manager for a busy consulting firm in the Bay Area. Her job is demanding. She often finds herself juggling multiple tasks, attending
Ketamine Use Disorder Is on the Rise
Ketamine Use Disorder Is on the RiseKetamine can be addicting: Here's what you need to know. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on November 9, 2024 Key points• Ketamine
Smoking Hard Drugs Is Now Killing Many Users
Smoking Hard Drugs Is Now Killing Many UsersA sudden shift in drug overdose deaths is tied to smoking meth, fentanyl, more. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on November
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!
A Vaccine Against Fentanyl!A novel approach to treating opioid addiction is in development. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 21, 2024 Key points• Treatment of substance use
Not So Pretty Pink Cocaine
Not So Pretty Pink CocaineRelatively new on the party scene, pink cocaine is a dangerous, unpredictable drug. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 20, 2024 Key points•
Why Can’t U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?
Why Can't U.S. Doctors Prescribe Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder?Many addiction experts support wider methadone access. By Mark S GoldPublished by Psychology Today on October 18, 2024 Key points• Methadone
