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Addiction--the thematic malady for our society--entails every type of psychological and societal problem.
by Stanton Peele
Stanton Peele, Ph.D., J.D., has been researching and treating addiction since he wrote Love and Addiction (1975). He also wrote 7 Tools to Beat Addiction. See full bio
May 11, 2008, Addiction

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PT Readers’ Drug Abuse Prevention Policy – I couldn’t have done better myself

By Stanton Peele on May 11, 2008 in Addiction in Society

After two drug-related deaths, federal drug agents (supported by the campus administration) raided fraternities at San Diego State University, arresting 75 students. In response to my quiz questions, PT readers explain why this was (a) bad and useless, (b) good and helpful. Bottom line - we're headed to hell in a handbasket. Read More

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