addiction

Given its heavy subject matter, “A Good Person” may not seem fit for the faint of heart. But for every graphic depiction of desperation and darkness, Braff surprises his audience with tasteful moments of humor and hope.

San Francisco Playhouse’s “Cashed Out” spins a bold, blistering tale of resilience — one intent on dissecting the harmful rippling effects of addiction in the home.

Essentially, if prohibition worked, it already would have. In my eyes, that logic is dangerously misguided, because, well, it never stopped me.

Nationally, fentanyl remains a significant threat, coupled with inflation and a recession. The walls are closing in for people in San Francisco struggling with addiction and those in recovery. These current issues increase the risk of overdose for people addicted to drugs and relapse while maintaining sobriety.

I need to feel that electrified spark between us, the high I can only get when our bodies are intertwined. I’d rather lose myself than lose him.

Stigma surrounding addiction remains as strong as ever in the 21st century. The cultural bias against people suffering from this disease contributes to thousands of deaths every year.

In simpler terms, we must change society's current mindset that housing equals capital while poverty equals criminality.

As a former YouTube addict who regularly spent more than four hours on the app every day, it was extremely difficult for me to stay on top of my priorities, and I often lost track of time. If that sounds anything like you this summer, here are some tried and true ways that helped me get over my addiction.

There are many forms of behavioral addiction that often go overlooked due to the negative stigma surrounding addiction in general. If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction, contact a hotline or a local resource.

There's an app for just about everything you possibly need, and dopamine-driven feedback loops are winning the battle for our time.