Nation Dec 19 Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments By William Brangham, Mike Fritz
Nation Dec 18 Watch 10:21 Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any other illegal drug. But promising treatments… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz
Nation Dec 17 Watch 10:21 Opioid crisis renews focus on expanding access to methadone treatment While the numbers are finally starting to decline, more than 74,000 Americans are still dying every year from opioid overdoses. Despite that, very few people who are struggling with addiction get treatment. William Brangham looks at the renewed focus on… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz