Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Despite the hard-hitting content of this novel by Ottessa Moshfegh, its characters and themes are beneficial for readers to be exposed to.

Karina Rojas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Fans of the HBO drama series are questioning whether its depictions of addiction, sexuality and mental health are true to life.

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The hit HBO series carefully describes the dark side of adolescence without giving into typical teen drama tropes.

Anastasiya Cernei, Missouri State University

While merely holding drugs has ruined countless peoples’ lives, one state has taken a bold new approach.

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

Written on a prison typewriter, the novel tells the story of a young man who falls in love, joins the war and robs banks to pay for heroin  — a tale not unlike the author’s own life.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

The American Society of Addiction Medicine’s recently updated definition of addiction clarifies misconceptions and may improve diagnosis and treatment.

Daniel Reed

Rehab might seem to be out of reach for many, but that isn’t always the case.

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The film captures the horror of substance abuse through the intimacy of father-son relationship.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The actress and singer recently revealed that she had broken her six years of sobriety.

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

In the new documentary, Lovato reveals her difficult adolescence, including her struggles with bulimia and drug addiction.

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Barbara Harris, founder of Project Prevention, has some permanent solutions that might conflict with your moral landscape.