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The article offers an in-depth look at the paradox of Finland's high rankings in global happiness despite its troubling rates of substance use, particularly drug and alcohol-related deaths. Topics include the contrast between Finland's healthy, thriving society and its alarming drug-related mortality rates, the decline in alcohol consumption alongside an increase in illegal drug use, and the country's adoption of harm reduction strategies to combat substance use.

The article focuses on the challenges of addressing co-occurring disorders among US military veterans, emphasizing the complexity of mental health and substance use issues that arise from combat experiences and post-service struggles. Topics include the increased prevalence of PTSD and substance use disorders among veterans, the barriers veterans face in accessing Veterans Administration services, and the effectiveness of treatment models that integrate peer support and case management.

An interview with Richard Isralowitz, professor emeritus at Ben Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, is presented. Isralowitz provides a background on substance use and the demographic characteristics of substance users in Israel. He discusses the role of physicians in substance use problems in Israel and tells about his research on medical cannabis. He addresses the issue of online gaming addiction and its potential impact on the health and well-being of children, teens and young adults.

The article presents an interview with the Benjamin Löhner, a practitioner and researcher in substance use in Germany about the harm reduction and substance use treatments in Germany. It discusses the studies about the efficacy of drug checking in terms of prevention of overdose or prevention of death.

The article presents an interview with Mythily Subramaniam, exploring information about mental health and substance use disorders in the multi-cultural Asian community in Singapore.