The Globalist

The U.S. consumes a much greater share of prescription painkillers than its global population share would suggest.

Addiction in the top producer country is changing.

Suppressing the opioid crisis and poor treatment regimes combine for a failed strategy.

What factors might have contributed to the sudden increase?

The Islamic Republic faces unique pressures but also pioneered responses.

The case for acknowledging America's slide from first place — and how the United States can use reality to get back on track.