The Latest News from Our Field

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Policy News Roundup: August 24, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including an increase in marijuana and hallucinogen use among adults.

Research News Roundup: August 24, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including trends and sociodemographic differences in the prevalence and treatment use of substance use disorders among young adults in the United States.

Almost 30% of Adults Say They Have or a Family Member Has Experienced Opioid Use Disorder

A new poll finds 29% of adults in the United States say they have or someone in their family has have ever struggled with opioid use, including the use of prescription painkillers and illegal opioids like heroin.

Suicide Deaths in the U.S. Rose to Almost 50,000 Last Year: CDC

Suicide deaths in the United States increased to almost 50,000 last year, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Americans’ Views on Safety of Marijuana Smoke Don’t Match the Science: Study

A new study finds U.S. adults increasingly perceive daily smoking and secondhand exposure to marijuana smoke as safer than tobacco smoke, views that do not reflect the existing science, CNN reports.

Policy News Roundup: August 17, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a poll finding that two-thirds of adults say they or a family member has experienced addiction or overdose.

Research News Roundup: August 17, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a qualitative study of primary care physicians' decisions to prescribe medications for alcohol use disorder.

Just One-Fifth of Adults with Opioid Use Disorder Treated With Medications

Only one in five American adults with opioid use disorder receive treatment with medication, according to a new study.

Some Health Care Workers at Increased Risk for Overdose Deaths

A new study finds some health care workers are at increased risk of overdose deaths, HealthDay reports.

Policies to Discourage or Criminalize Drinking While Pregnant Don’t Improve Infant Health

State-level policies designed to discourage or criminalize alcohol use during pregnancy do not improve infant health, according to new research.

Policy News Roundup: August 10, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a study revealing that fewer than 1 in 5 people with opioid addiction receive medication treatment.

Research News Roundup: August 10, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including growth in the e-cigarette market driven by disposable devices.

Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder Must Both be Addressed to Reduce Fentanyl Deaths, Top Drug Policy Official Says

Mental illness and substance use disorder must both be addressed in order to reduce fentanyl deaths, White House office of National Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta said at a congressional hearing.

Rate of Deaths From Alcohol Rising Faster Among Women

Men are almost three times as likely as women to die from alcohol-related causes than women, but the rate of alcohol-related deaths is rising faster among women, a new study finds.

FDA Approves Another Over-the-Counter Naloxone Product

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a second over-the-counter naloxone product, The Hill reports. RiVive is the first version of OTC naloxone from a non-profit company, which says it will make at least 200,000 doses available for free.

Policy News Roundup: August 3, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the FDA's approval of a second over-the-counter naloxone spray.

Research News Roundup: August 3, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the use of digital health technologies for opioid use disorder.

White House Plan Would Ease Access to In-Network Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

The Biden administration this week proposed a rule that would require health insurers to offer patients better access to mental health care and addiction treatment, STAT reports.

More Than 10% of Young Adults in U.S. Regularly Use E-Cigarettes

More than 10% of young adults in the United States regularly use e-cigarettes, a new government report finds.

Many Health Care Providers Still Not Comfortable Prescribing Buprenorphine: Study

Many U.S. health care providers are still not comfortable prescribing buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction, according to a new study.

Policy News Roundup: July 27, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the Biden administration's proposal to strengthen parity laws.

Research News Roundup: July 27, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including an evaluation of nicotine delivery system use following the FDA's enforcement against fruit-flavored cartridges.

Most Overdose Deaths from Cocaine or Psychostimulants Also Involve Opioids: CDC

Most overdose deaths from cocaine or psychostimulants such as methamphetamine also involve opioids, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

White House Calls for Coordinated Response Against Xylazine

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy announced a plan to coordinate a response against xylazine, the powerful animal sedative that is often mixed with fentanyl. The plan does not include new restrictions on xylazine, the Associated Press reports.

988 Crisis Lifeline Has Received Almost 5 Million Contacts in First Year

Since it was launched in July 2022, the 988 crisis lifeline has received almost 5 million contacts, according to a brief by KFF.

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