Contributor: Alcohol should be stigmatized like smoking
Few substances are as deeply embedded in everyday life as alcohol. It is a common item at Christmas celebrations, work-related…
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Letters to the editor: Addiction affects millions of Americans. It's time to act
December 18, 2025 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Wow, front page press on addiction and mental health (“The…
Reiner family tragedy sheds light on the pain of families struggling with addiction
When Greg learned of the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner, and his son Nick's alleged involvement, the news struck…
Column: Another big lie: RFK Jr. wants America to be healthy again
What do you think it would happen, I asked my daughter, a practicing nurse who works in addiction medicine, if…
Daniel Lurie is the new Nerd Mayor of San Francisco and Hype Man
San Francisco – When Daniel Lurie won the elections in November as the new mayor of San Francisco, he knew…
Lollapalooza Book returns the wild and revolutionary roots of the festival
On the shelf LOLLAPALOOZA: THE UNCENSORED STORY OF ALTERNATIVE ROCK'S WILDEST Festival St. Martin's Press: 432 pages, $ 29.76If you…
Prop 36 is a sensible response to theft and addiction in California
September 26, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I was disappointed to read the Times editorial opposing Proposition…
Perry Farrell receives medical attention after Jane's Addiction fight
Jane's Addiction rocker Perry Farrell is seeking medical treatment as he takes a moment “to reflect and heal” following an…
Jane's Addiction cancels reunion tour after apology
Jane's Addiction abruptly canceled the remainder of its reunion tour after an onstage fight between singer Perry Farrell and guitarist…
Trump selects 'Hillbilly Elegy' author JD Vance as running mate
JD Vance, the Ohio senator and author of the acclaimed memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” will be the Republican vice presidential nominee,…