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July 12, 2017

Marijuana Legalization Without Racial Justice Risks Being Another Extension of White Privilege

December 6, 2017

When Someone You Love Dies in Police Custody and They Blame 'Excited Delirium'

June 4, 2017

Do We Need "Trigger Warnings" for Depictions of Drug Use?

May 14, 2017

9 Things You Should Know If Your Child Is Using Heroin

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April 15, 2017

The Real Reason Heroin, Cocaine And Other Drugs Are Really Illegal

April 6, 2017

Should We Stop Using the Word 'Addict'?

December 6, 2017

U.S. Jails Are Killing People Going Through Opioid Withdrawals

December 6, 2017

Why The 'Disease Model' Fails To Convince Americans That Addiction Is A Health Issue

March 8, 2017

These Lousy Drugs Are Going to End The Drug War

February 17, 2017

The Simple Thing Rehabs Could Do to Save Lives -- That They Fail to Do