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.

The concept of addiction as a learning disorder is a fascinating adjustment to the idea of addiction as a disease.

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.