Drugs and the People Who Use Them

Addiction

Are There Racial Differences in Opioid Misuse Among Seniors?

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on April 12, 2024

Prescription opioid misuse among older adults is a serious issue. New data tells us whether misuse is more common among White or Black older adults.

Prescription opioid misuse among older adults is a serious issue. New data tells us whether misuse is more common among White or Black older adults.

Addiction

Can Opioid Misuse Cause Hearing Loss?

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on September 20, 2020

Here's what we know and don't know.

Here's what we know and don't know.

Diet

4 Connections Between Opioid Addiction and Nutrition

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on March 23, 2020

The connection between opioid addiction and nutrition: What drug treatment providers should know.

The connection between opioid addiction and nutrition: What drug treatment providers should know.

Addiction

Just How Prevalent is Addiction in the United States?

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on November 25, 2019

New findings on substance use disorder prevalence and who uses treatment

New findings on substance use disorder prevalence and who uses treatment

Health

School-Based Drug Prevention Programs

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on September 3, 2019

Should mental health providers be leading school-based drug prevention programs?

Should mental health providers be leading school-based drug prevention programs?

Attention

Older Adults Face Unique Challenges in the Opioid Crisis

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on August 1, 2019

As a group at high risk, older adults deserve specialized attention and interventions that take their needs into account.

As a group at high risk, older adults deserve specialized attention and interventions that take their needs into account.

Attention

Addressing the Opioid Overdose Crisis in Black Communities

Khary Rigg Ph.D. on July 19, 2019

3 things to keep in mind.

3 things to keep in mind.