Legalized marijuana might be the best thing to ever happen to heroin addicts
Among drug treatment specialists, marijuana remains controversial. Although some research has shown marijuana to be an alternative treatment for more serious drug addiction, addiction treatment specialists still view marijuana as highly addictive and … Read more on Quartz

Opinion: Students react to “Moving Dartmouth Forward” plans
As a Drug and Alcohol Peer Advisor, an aspiring addiction physician and someone who has been researching alcohol policy for almost five years, I strongly support the ban on hard alcohol. Studying the epidemiology of college alcohol use and abuse … Read more on The Dartmouth

Poor sleep 'early warning sign' for drink and drug issues
Poor sleep in teenage years could be an early warning sign for alcohol problems, illicit drug use and "regretful" sexual behaviour, research suggests. US scientists found adolescents with bad sleep habits were more likely to engage in risky behaviour … Read more on BBC News

Antidote For Cocaine Addiction? We're Closer To Drug That Can Block …
A recent Danish study has provided a glimmer of hope for those living with addiction. Researchers developed a new drug that would be used in addition to recovery therapy, and although it would not be able to make the cravings disappear completely, … Read more on Medical Daily