Addiction Outlook

Cannabis

The Reality of Teens and Weed

Mark S. Gold M.D. on May 1, 2024

Teenage use of marijuana, even casual use, may have serious lifelong consequences.

Teenage use of marijuana, even casual use, may have serious lifelong consequences.

Cannabis

America’s Favorite, Weed, Comes with Big Health Risks

Mark S. Gold M.D. on April 29, 2024

Most people believe that marijuana use should be legalized, but many do not realize there are major health risks with regular use.

Most people believe that marijuana use should be legalized, but many do not realize there are major health risks with regular use.

Genetics

Genetics and Addiction: What We've Learned

Mark S. Gold M.D. on April 18, 2024

The latest findings on genetics reveals how genes may affect the risk for substance use disorders, and how they can help predict which treatment will work.

The latest findings on genetics reveals how genes may affect the risk for substance use disorders, and how they can help predict which treatment will work.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A Possible Cure for Addiction and Traumatic Brain Injury

Mark S. Gold M.D. on April 9, 2024

Ibogaine, illegal in the United States, is a "new" but very old treatment approach in curing opioid and other addictions, as well as improving traumatic brain injury.

Ibogaine, illegal in the United States, is a "new" but very old treatment approach in curing opioid and other addictions, as well as improving traumatic brain injury.

Psychiatry

When Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Issues Collide

Mark S. Gold M.D. on April 3, 2024

More than 21 million Americans—celebrities and "regular" folks among them— have both a substance use disorder and a serious psychiatric problem. What do we know about this issue?

More than 21 million Americans—celebrities and "regular" folks among them— have both a substance use disorder and a serious psychiatric problem. What do we know about this issue?

Addiction

Addicted to Food

Mark S. Gold M.D. on March 24, 2024

How and why obesity and being overweight may be caused by addiction-like behavior with food.

How and why obesity and being overweight may be caused by addiction-like behavior with food.

Addiction

Ask The National Institute on Drug Abuse Expert

Mark S. Gold M.D. on March 11, 2024

The methamphetamine expert provides unique insights about substance use, substance use disorders, racism, and racial disparities.

The methamphetamine expert provides unique insights about substance use, substance use disorders, racism, and racial disparities.

Addiction

Speedballing: The Current Fourth Wave of the Overdose Crisis

Mark S. Gold M.D. on March 6, 2024

Speedballing, combining fentanyl with cocaine or methamphetamine, is the fourth wave of the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Speedballing, combining fentanyl with cocaine or methamphetamine, is the fourth wave of the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Addiction

Ask the Expert: An Interview With Yale's Dr. Brian Fuehrlein

Mark S. Gold M.D. on February 27, 2024

An interview with an expert in treating substance use disorders: Brian Fuehrlein, M.D., Ph.D.

An interview with an expert in treating substance use disorders: Brian Fuehrlein, M.D., Ph.D.

Addiction

Key Addiction Points You Need to Know

Mark S. Gold M.D. on February 17, 2024

What can we do today to make a difference in the current opioid crisis?

What can we do today to make a difference in the current opioid crisis?

Mental Health Stigma

Life or Death

Mark S. Gold M.D. on February 1, 2024

Far too many in the United States die from opioid overdoses, even with effective treatments for opioid use disorder. Why? Don't blame researchers.

Far too many in the United States die from opioid overdoses, even with effective treatments for opioid use disorder. Why? Don't blame researchers.