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Russell Brand Speaks to UK Parliament Government- Drug Addiction is an Illness & Health + Abstinence

Recovering alcoholic and former NBA player, telling his story, called “Note to Self”

Greg Williams of the Anonymous People “No Longer Will We Remain Silent”

Robin Williams’ unexpected death on August 11, 2014 brought to an end the comedian’s long battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction.

Dr. Nora Volkow appeared on “Katie Couric Show” to answer questions about teen drug abuse. The episode, “What Your Kids Are Doing That You Don’t Know About,” included an expert panel discussion on the best ways for parents to talk about drugs and other dangerous behaviors with their children.

CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains the impact addiction has on the brain and various treatment options Published on Feb 21, 2012.

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow appeared on CBS’ “60 Minutes” correspondent Morley Safer interviews Dr. Nora Volkow about the revolution in science that has changed the way we view addiction, as well as Dr. Volkow’s own role in addiction research.

Courtesy National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Health

A searing, two-hour investigation places America’s heroin crisis in a fresh and provocative light — telling the stories of individual addicts, but also illuminating the epidemic’s years-in-the-making social context, deeply examining shifts in U.S. drug policy, and exploring what happens when addiction is treated like a public health issue, not a crime.