When I Came Out, I Wasn’t Ready for the Judgment That Came from Within the Community
Why would a group of people who have historically experienced so much shame and stigma from society dole out that same kind of punishment to each other?
Only White People Can Get Away With the Microdosing Trend
Americans have been increasingly vocal about the potential benefits of psychedelics. But there are few, if any, black voices contributing the conversation. Why?
'Vegaphobia' Is the Dislike of Vegans
More and more people are on plant-based diets, and more and more people resent vegans and vegetarians.
Our Wellness Obsession Doesn’t Do Much For People Who Have No Access to Real Produce
True wellness is not just about the individual person.
The Major Shortfalls of Mom Culture on Instagram
“Perfectly imperfect” still implies a state of perfection.
Dan Bigg Is a Harm-Reduction Pioneer and His Overdose Doesn’t Change That
Bigg brought the opioid antidote naloxone to the streets. But today’s poisoned drug supply makes saving lives harder than ever.
It’s Too Early to Celebrate ‘Progress’ on the Opioid Epidemic
Instead of taking credit for small wins, the White House needs to treat the drug epidemic like the public health emergency Trump said it was almost a year ago.
Brett Kavanaugh Is a Threat to Disabled People’s Rights
Kavanaugh’s record suggests he doesn’t recognize the inherent humanity and value of the disability community at large.
I Would Have Started Heroin Recovery Earlier If I'd Had Access to a Safe Injection Site
There were no harm reduction measures available to me when I was in active heroin addiction. If there had been, I might have a different health outcome than I do today.
A Psychologist's Take on Why Online Therapy Isn't as Effective as the Real Thing
Opening an emotional can of worms over text is not the smartest idea.
The Trump Administration Wants to Block Cities' Plans to Cut Drug Overdoses
An expert explains why deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein's ideas are so misinformed.
Forcing Pain Patients Off Their Meds Won't End the Opioid Crisis
It might seem like a good idea to target the small number of people who use the most opioids, but a plan proposed in Oregon won't reduce the number of overdoses or new addictions.