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Linked: Adverse Childhood Experiences, Health + Addiction

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on March 11, 2019

If addiction is a biological disease, or a spiritual malady, then why is it that the vast majority of those who experience it share difficult childhoods? ACE's bridge the gap.

If addiction is a biological disease, or a spiritual malady, then why is it that the vast majority of those who experience it share difficult childhoods? ACE's bridge the gap.

Addiction
The Power of Social Reinforcers in Addiction

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on March 5, 2019

The power of social relationships and of the influence of others in addiction is well known, so why do we keep pretending that it's all about the drugs?

The power of social relationships and of the influence of others in addiction is well known, so why do we keep pretending that it's all about the drugs?

Addiction
The Fundamental Attribution Error Is Important In Addiction

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on February 25, 2019

The Fundamental Attribution Error is one of the most basic concepts in social psychology and it is also one of the main reasons those with mental health struggle are stigmatized.

The Fundamental Attribution Error is one of the most basic concepts in social psychology and it is also one of the main reasons those with mental health struggle are stigmatized.

Addiction
What Is Fentanyl And Why Should You Care?

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on February 18, 2019

Fentanyls have become the most likely cause of overdose in the U.S., but so few of us know what the drugs are and why they're so dangerous.

Fentanyls have become the most likely cause of overdose in the U.S., but so few of us know what the drugs are and why they're so dangerous.

Addiction
What Is Kratom? Why Is It Being Used for Opiate Self-Detox?

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on February 11, 2019

Everyone is always looking for the next fix to help in addiction and Kratom is a relative newcomer to the list. So should it be included more frequently or is it too dangerous?

Everyone is always looking for the next fix to help in addiction and Kratom is a relative newcomer to the list. So should it be included more frequently or is it too dangerous?

Addiction
Can Dental Surgery Lead to Teen Drug Addiction?

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on February 4, 2019

Initially focused on lowly addicts, opiate epidemic investigations slowly shifted to chronic pain & prescription habits. But have dentists been contributing with little attention?

Initially focused on lowly addicts, opiate epidemic investigations slowly shifted to chronic pain & prescription habits. But have dentists been contributing with little attention?

Harm Reduction
Top Harm Reduction Names You Should Know

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on January 30, 2019

If you think harm reduction means giving needles to heroin addicts so they keep using, read this to learn about some people changing the world.

If you think harm reduction means giving needles to heroin addicts so they keep using, read this to learn about some people changing the world.

Addiction
Has the Opioid Epidemic Obsession Overshadowed Meth?

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on January 22, 2019

Opioid addiction has been the epidemic that has drawn all of our attention for a decade. But as the pendulum swings, we find that we've taken our eye off of meth.

Opioid addiction has been the epidemic that has drawn all of our attention for a decade. But as the pendulum swings, we find that we've taken our eye off of meth.

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Profiting From Death - The Naloxone Money Story

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on January 14, 2019

Business should make money, right? But in a system where health and money are endlessly intertwined, what is the right profit margin for those who produce life-saving medications?

Business should make money, right? But in a system where health and money are endlessly intertwined, what is the right profit margin for those who produce life-saving medications?

Alcoholism
5 Reasons Alcohol Problems Are Especially Bad For Women

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on January 7, 2019

Men have long been known to struggle with addiction problems more often. But is that really because less women struggle or are there other factors involved?

Men have long been known to struggle with addiction problems more often. But is that really because less women struggle or are there other factors involved?

Addiction
Cocaine Cravings Can Be Blocked, Are We Beating Addiction?

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on December 17, 2018

Cocaine addiction affects hundreds of thousands of people and can be deadly. Unfortunately, few biological tools have been found to help deal with this problem. Until now?

Cocaine addiction affects hundreds of thousands of people and can be deadly. Unfortunately, few biological tools have been found to help deal with this problem. Until now?

Addiction
Ayahuasca for Addiction? That's a Trip

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on December 10, 2018

As addiction continues to stymie treatment and prevention efforts, old-world approaches might hold the key to addressing the problems that might drive it.

As addiction continues to stymie treatment and prevention efforts, old-world approaches might hold the key to addressing the problems that might drive it.

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Rethinking How We Measure Addiction

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on November 20, 2018

We've been measuring addiction recovery the same way for over a century. It's time to rethink that approach.

We've been measuring addiction recovery the same way for over a century. It's time to rethink that approach.

Addiction
Expert Help for Addiction Doesn't Have to Be Expensive

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on November 13, 2018

Addiction experts, including myself, can be expensive and difficult to access. But technology and new media (like podcasts) is making it easier to access good, helpful information.

Addiction experts, including myself, can be expensive and difficult to access. But technology and new media (like podcasts) is making it easier to access good, helpful information.

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4 Environmental Addiction Factors Crucial In Recovery

Adi Jaffe Ph.D. on November 5, 2018

There is much discussion about biological & psychological reasons people develop addiction problems... it's like we forgot about the role of context and environment. We shouldn't!

There is much discussion about biological & psychological reasons people develop addiction problems... it's like we forgot about the role of context and environment. We shouldn't!