Library Resources
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Inspiration PointJoelle Fraser, Crazyhorse, spring 2009
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Love, hate and the emergence of self in addiction recoveryEssay by Ryan Kemp and Alan Butler, Existential Analysis, 2014
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Rock-bottom as an event of truthEssay by Ryan Kemp, Existential Analysis, 2013
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WILLING TO DIE: ADDICTION AND OTHER AMBIVALENCES OF LIVINGDana Seitler, Cultural Critique, 2018
Articles and Websites
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4 U.S. companies will pay $26 billion to settle claims they fueled the opioid crisisBrian Mann, NPR, 2/25/2022
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As an ex-heroin addict, I know getting off opioids is near impossiblePerspective by Elizabeth Grey, The Washington Post, 5/27/2022
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Black Americans are now dying from drug overdoses at a higher rate than whitesBrian Mann, NPR, 3/2/2022
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Concern about drug addiction has declined in U.S., even in areas where fatal overdoses have risen the mostMeltem Odabaş, Pew Research Center, 5/31/2022
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The Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental IllnessNational Institute on Drug Abuse, Common Comorbidities with Substance Use Disorders Research Report (Part 1), 4/13/2021
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Methamphetamine Deaths Soar, Hitting Black And Native Americans Especially HardBrian Mann, Health News from NPR, 9/22/2021
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Op-Ed: Bridging the divide between mental health care and addiction treatmentKatherine Haynes, Los Angeles Times, 9/19/2021
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South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse ServicesInformation about addiction and resources for help
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Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental DisordersNIMH Resources
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A Tragic Death Shows How ERs Fail Patients Who Struggle With AddictionAneri Pattani, Health News from NPR, 7/14/2021
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Words Matter: Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About AddictionNIDA handout offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language and terms to avoid stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
Media
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NOVA: AddictionPBS 2018 Documentary