What Stephen Colbert got wrong about the opioid crisis.

It’s funny how the same old hysterical drug myths refuse to die. Back in 1992 former editor of the Journal Addiction Research & Theory John Booth Davies described the persistent tale of pushers and helpless addicts: “At the present moment, the standard line taken by a majority of people in the media, in treatment agencies,… Continue reading What Stephen Colbert got wrong about the opioid crisis.

World Series Baseball, Pain Medication, Addiction Falsehoods, And Existential Questions…

Addiction myths permeate our entire culture, even news coverage of the World Series. Which falsehoods are being spread, and how can we debunk them? Does pain medication cause “addiction” or “relapse”?

Bogus Drug Scares

Gawker has a good story on the latest overblown drug scares including i-dosing, flashblooding, and Jenkem.  Check it out here: How Bogus Drug Scares Get Started.

The Crack Myth Continues Via EASTENDERS

The popular british soap “Eastenders” now has a crack addiction storyline which was inspired by the real life experiences of the actor playing the addict.  Obviously, crack use is dangerous, and I don’t condone it, but I also can’t stand by idly while misinformation is spread about it.  The actor, Paul White, is publicly speaking… Continue reading The Crack Myth Continues Via EASTENDERS

Excruciatingly Normal News from Know-Nothing Numbskulls

If you’d like to know why people are so misinformed, you need look no further than your local news.  Noah Bond of ABC4 in Salt Lake City recently reported on a new heroin epidemic: A strong batch of heroin is killing addicts in Salt Lake County.  At least four people are dead and two others… Continue reading Excruciatingly Normal News from Know-Nothing Numbskulls