Zachary Siegel
When Opioids Are the Cure to Depression and Psychache
While an overdose epidemic tears through the U.S., some users have found that opioids work as antidepressants. Is there a safe way to use them?
Heartwarming! Drug Rehab Centre Offers Free Treatment Via Christmas Raffle
The U.S. addiction treatment system is so broken that drug users rely on festive raffles, rehab "scholarships" and GoFundMe pages to kick drugs.
The Hell of Getting Methadone When You’re Away from Home
While most people on daily meds for chronic conditions don’t think twice about traveling, people who take methadone describe the experience as a stressful, tedious slog that takes weeks of preparation.
The Surprisingly Positive Effects of Being a Pessimist
Author and professor Eugene Thacker tells us about how pessimism can be a form of self-help.
Can People Who Had a Drug Addiction Ever Drink Alcohol?
We looked into the concept of "once an addict, always an addict."
The Government Knew the War on Drugs Was Doomed from the Start
A 1967 Commission on Law Enforcement report on drugs was way ahead of its time.
What ‘13 Reasons Why’ Gets Right About Heroin Addiction
Based on my experience as a former heroin user, and as a journalist covering addiction, the show’s depiction is refreshingly authentic.
LSD's Health Benefits Convince Norway to Relax Punishment For Possession
While the rest of the world continues to resist.
LSD's Health Benefits Convince Norway to Relax Punishment For Possession
While America continues to resist.