December – 2012 – Baker Institute Blog

Treating addiction as a public health issue, not a crime

December 4, 2012admin

A recent study by the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows an increasing number of Americans are abusing legal or prescription drugs — especially teenagers. What lessons can prescription drug abuse teach us about the way we deal with illegal drugs in the United States? I can think of several. Continue Reading →

What does rising prescription drug abuse mean for the war on drugs?

December 3, 2012admin

Prescription drug abuse is the nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. Some studies suggest that it has reached epidemic proportions, with prescription drugs being the second-most abused category of drugs after marijuana. Some people experiment with prescription drugs because they think they will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, or study better. Continue Reading →