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Substance abuse

Q+A
The science and safety of marijuana
Published July 10, 2023
Experimental psychologist Ryan Vandrey discusses the science and safety of recreational cannabis on the heels of legalization in Maryland
Economics
Substance abuse or self-medication?
Published Dec 18, 2018
Study links availability of improved antidepressants to decline in heavy drug and alcohol use
Sociology
Poor comparisons?
Published Feb 24, 2016
Why are death rates climbing among middle-aged whites? JHU sociologist has a theory / The New York Times