AI chatbots are becoming part of everyday life, including moments of stress, loneliness, and emotional uncertainty. Rachel Winston explains why these tools can feel appealing—available 24/7, responsive, and nonjudgmental—while also raising serious concerns for people already facing mental health challenges. This piece helps users and families understand the risks and think more carefully about safer, more informed use.

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.

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.