Author of the Month Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II, takes a raw look at how the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma engineered a national addiction crisis and monetized it.

Author Tammy Adler Foeller clearly explains that the opioid crisis did not begin on the streets. It began through systems, messaging, and misplaced trust in American healthcare.

Is $5.5 billion justice—or just closure without accountability? In this powerful and deeply personal reflection, Rob Kent, Esq., President of Kent Strategic Advisors and former New York State drug policy official, examines the conclusion of the federal criminal case against Purdue Pharma. For policymakers, clinicians, and those impacted by the opioid crisis, Kent’s message is clear: financial penalties alone are not enough.

Psychedelic therapy is gaining momentum in modern mental health care—but the story isn’t simple. Joshua Bennett-Johnson, LADC-II, licensed counselor, explores both the promise and the complexity of this emerging field. Substances once dismissed are now being fast-tracked for conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction.

Dr. Andrew Yockey's research indicates that drug-impaired driving is increasing while awareness lags. And detection by law enforcement, unlike alcohol detection, is complicated.

Robert Kent, Esq., writes that in trying to fix the opioid crisis with policy changes, we may have created a second one.

Robert Kent reports how telehealth changed everything—yet systems lag behind.

Attorney and advocate Robert Kent gives us an inside look at legal challenges facing social media companies and their role in mental health harm, addiction, and youth outcomes—bridging policy and behavioral health.

The tragic death of Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer ignited both heartbreak and reform. Her parents transformed unimaginable grief into advocacy, helping drive student protection reform. This article reflects on courage, accountability, and the power of policy change.