Closing out a look at modern male roles in society (part 3)
Richard Reeves’s book Of Boys and Men presents data indicating men are losing ground in several aspects of life - here we look at his work around male roles in the labor force and in families. With negatives outcomes growing, it is not surprising that drug use and suicide are as well. We need to focus on reversing these trends, for the good of all.
Looking at modern male roles in society, part 2
Continuing a look at Richard Reeves’s book Of Boys and Men and his arguments and statistics regarding education and biological gender differences.
Looking at modern male roles in society, part 1
In Richard Reeves’s book, he shares shocking statistics about the decline of well-being among males since 1979, not just in the U.S. but worldwide.
Talking about it, part III - pandemic effects
The data and studies of pandemic-era substance use are just now starting to come in, and the numbers are startling.
Talking about it, part II
So now I need to tell you all something hard about the people you know who are misusing substances. They can die too soon.
A new definition of addiction
The concept of addiction as a learning disorder is a fascinating adjustment to the idea of addiction as a disease.
Talking about it
It is only when we speak openly about substance misuse disorder that we can hope to make the changes needed in our society and policies to help everyone affected.
Substance misuse - who is affected?
Fact: addiction is all around us. We are all affected by it, whether through interactions with family, friends, co-workers, lovers - chances are either we ourselves have faced addiction, or someone we care about has.