Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Not long ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s history of heroin addiction alone would likely have disqualified him from ...

Profit-driven providers and loopholes undermine quality addiction care in Kentucky. Intern labor, unlicensed billing, and inflated services drain Medicaid resources. Recovery reform must prioritize ...

As someone who has recently celebrated 16 years of continued recovery, I am asked if there is anything that I wish I could have done differently during my addiction or early on in my recovery. I ...

“Progress, not perfection” or “relapse is a part of recovery” are common mantras shared in addiction recovery circles. You may bristle at hearing this if you’re a family member or partner impacted by ...

Two new state laws aim to crack down on bad actors in New Jersey's addiction recovery industry. Acting Gov. Tahesha Way signed two bills Monday that increase penalties for deceptive marketing and ...

Researchers estimate that 30% of cannabis users will develop an addiction called cannabis use disorder. Here's how to ...

Kentucky used to stand out in addiction recovery. We expanded Medicaid to cover treatment, invested in community programs, and showed that we were willing to put resources into helping people get ...