Addiction & Mental Health
With opioid epidemic alive and well, many go without treatment
With less than half of U.S. adults with a substance use disorder having received treatment, Baltimore and other cities throughout the U.S. struggle to help those in the throes of addiction.
The loss of Eddie Quinn, a recovery legend
Quinn impacted the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of addicts. No one who met him will forget his heavy-handed approach to recovery, cuss-filled comments and infectious laugh.
Mental health in the era of hate
It's Mental Health Awareness Month. But those who struggle the most continue to deal with a wave of bigotry and hatred because of who they are.
Addiction initiatives in the U.S. face an uphill battle
Seattle is planning a sobriety incentivization program. It's a well-intentioned approach, but it can only do so much given the constraints of the country's capitalist system.