When clinicians, policymakers, or families confront the realities of substance use disorder (SUD), the conversation often focuses narrowly on addiction itself—cravings, relapse cycles, or treatment programs—but the data reveal a more nuanced story. SUD rarely arises in isolation. Deeply correlated with neurodivergence and trauma, the overlap of these neuro-phenomenology patterns reveals shared pathways of coping and risk. Adults with ADHD are about twice as likely to develop

In a time when diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are not just stalled but actively being dismantled—from government bans to corporate rollbacks—it’s critical to examine what’s at stake.  Policies that once aimed to make workplaces more inclusive are being stripped away, especially in the U.S., where political movements seek to eliminate DEI initiatives entirely.  Under the influence of figures like Donald Trump and his allies, entire frameworks meant to support m

To be Neuroqueer is to exist in resistance to imposed order, not as a rebellion for rebellion’s sake, but as a living, breathing affirmation that minds, bodies, and identities are not meant to be standardized. In a world built on rigid binaries, to think differently, feel differently, love differently, or move differently is often pathologized, but nature tells a different story. Diversity is not a deviation from nature. It is nature! From queer sex in animal species to polyp

In recent years, there’s been growing recognition of a neurodivergent profile known as AuDHD—a term that represents the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). While once considered distinct diagnoses, many clinicians and lived-experience experts now understand them as deeply interwoven expressions of the neurodivergent mind. While ADHD and autism are distinct neurodevelopmental conditions, their co-occurrence presents a unique set of chal

In a recent statement, RFK Jr. pledged that his administration would identify the causes of the so-called “autism epidemic” by September (that’s THIS September, in 5 months…) and take measures to eliminate them. Kennedy’s hiring of David Greier as head of the study—who many regard as a conspiracy theorist and proponent of unfounded anti-vaccination rhetoric—has sparked widespread concern among public health experts, who fear the move signals a departure from evidence-based po

Even though the concept of neurodiversity has steadily gained attention—especially across social media apps like TikTok and Instagram—it often fails to be recognized as a legitimate framework for informing mental health, disability, education, and accessibility in society at large. What we need in mental and physical healthcare—and especially psychedelic therapy—is a thorough consideration and inclusion of these differences when building out any level of treatment or support

As the world celebrates a convergence of traditions—Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the recent winter solstice—we reflect on the shared roots of these holidays. Beneath the layers of ritual and story lies an ancient recognition of the interconnectedness of light, darkness, transformation, spirituality, interpreting nature, and our understanding of human consciousness. Rooted in pagan solstice rituals, Torah writings, and shamanic traditions, these observances offer profoun