Guest Editorial: One of These Things Is Not Like the Others

The opioid crisis remains a critical public health issue in the United States, contributing to over 80,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2023 alone.

Guest Editorial: Reconceptualizing Recovery: Findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

This article highlights findings from the 2022 NSDUH showing that many Americans in recovery from substance use continue to use alcohol or other drugs, challenging the abstinence-only model that dominates U.S. treatment. The study found no significant differences in functioning between abstinent and nonabstinent individuals in recovery, underscoring the need to broaden definitions of recovery and incorporate harm reduction approaches. The authors advocate for more inclusive, flexible treatment models that align with individuals’ goals, reduce stigma, and improve service engagement and outcomes.

Co-involvement of stimulants with opioids in North America: A 'silent epidemic’

Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?

Disparities in Treatment and Referral After an Opioid Overdose Among Emergency Department Patients

Federal Policymakers Should Read the Drug Policy Research They've Funded

This article talks about the need for evidence-based drug policies to effectively address the U.S. overdose crisis, emphasizing treatment over incarceration, expanding access to proven medications, and improving Medicaid and federal regulations.

Joint Clinical Practice Guideline on Benzodiazepine Tapering