The Social Life of Opioids
New studies strengthen ties between loss, pain and drug use
Stories by Maia Szalavitz
Dopamine: The Currency of Desire
Rethinking the “pleasure molecule” could help scientists better understand addiction, Parkinson’s disease and motivation
Opioid Overdose: Emergency Treatment Is Crucial, but It's Not Enough
The opioid-blocking drug naloxone is a crucial first step, but there must be immediate follow-up to keep the cycle of addiction from continuing
Opioid Addiction Is a Huge Problem, but Pain Prescriptions Are Not the Cause
Cracking down on highly effective pain medications will make patients suffer for no good reason
The Addictive Personality Isn't What You Think It Is
Author Maia Szalavitz rebrands addiction as a learning disorder, exploring new approaches to tolerance, prevention and treatment
Autism--It's Different in Girls
New research suggests the disorder often looks different in females, many of whom are being misdiagnosed and missing out on the support they need
How to Protect Yourself against Bad Self-Help
Dangers lurk within the U.S.'s $12-billion self-help industry. Here is how to spot the warning signs
Trauma in Disguise
A child's hyperactivity may be a symptom of distress