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Willpower: Use and Abuse
Willpower is a concept frequently cited in the discussion of recovery, but it’s controversial. Defined as “control exerted to … restrain impulses,” it’s often used…
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Addiction and the Brain
For centuries, substance use disorders have been puzzling to scientists, clinicians, and others. But now, as a result of scientific discoveries, addiction is beginning to…
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Cooperation in Maryland on the Opioid Crisis
On May 25, I had the honor to be present for the signing by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan of a bill prohibiting prior authorization by…
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The Uneducated Views of HHS Secretary Tom Price
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, having identified the opioid addiction crisis as a top priority, recently made negative comments about methadone and buprenorphine…
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Is the Drug Czar Obsolete?
The Trump administration is proposing to reduce the 2018 budget for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) by 95 percent from…
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Opioid Overdose Deaths Persist
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a study this February analyzing the precipitous increase in drug overdose deaths from 1999 to 2015. They found…
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War on Drugs Redux
On April 21st, President Trump dismissed Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. He had almost 2 years remaining on his four-year term and was well respected for…
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Four Ways to Begin to Close the Addiction Treatment Gap
Only 10 percent of the 20 million Americans with a substance use disorder receive treatment for it. In an effort to close the gap, the…
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Treatment Delayed Is Treatment Denied
Despite all the attention focused on the opioid addiction epidemic, the delay in prescribing buprenorphine because of insurance company rules has created a significant obstacle…
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Trump’s Opioid Commission: A First Step
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump identified opioid addiction and the rising numbers of overdoses as an issue he would address if elected. The framework…
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