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.

The data and studies of pandemic-era substance use are just now starting to come in, and the numbers are startling.

So now I need to tell you all something hard about the people you know who are misusing substances. They can die too soon.