The Latest News from Our Field

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Policy News Roundup: June 1, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a federal appeals court clearing the way for a Purdue settlement that protects the Sackler family from future lawsuits.

Research News Roundup: June 1, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including language considerations for children of parents with substance use disorders.

New Surgeon General Report Warns of Social Media’s Harm to Children and Teens

A new report by the U.S. Surgeon General warns that social media poses a “profound risk of harm” to the mental health of children and teens, The New York Times reports.

Expanded Medicare Coverage Fueled Rise in Use of Methadone to Treat Opioid Addiction

A new study finds the use of methadone among Medicare patients to treat opioid use disorder rose sharply after the program began covering the treatment.

FDA Approves New Longer-Acting Nasal Spray to Reduce Opioid Overdoses

The Food and Drug Administration this week approved a new nasal spray to reverse opioid overdoses, the Associated Press reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 25, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the FDA approving a nalmefene nasal spray to reverse opioid overdoses.

Research News Roundup: May 25, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on patterns of tobacco product use and substance misuse among adolescents in the United States.

White House to Meet with Naloxone Makers About Increasing Access and Reducing Cost

The Biden administration plans to meet with makers of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone to discuss increasing access and reducing the cost of the treatment, Reuters reports.

Experts Say Reports of Police Being Poisoned by Fentanyl Are Incorrect

Reports of police being poisoned by contact with powdered fentanyl are common, but are incorrect, experts tell NPR.

Schools Nationwide Acquiring Naloxone as Overdose Deaths Rise

School districts around the country are acquiring the opioid overdose antidote naloxone as the number of overdose deaths rises, ABC News reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 18, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the Biden administration's plans to meet with naloxone manufacturers in an effort to increase access and reduce costs.

Research News Roundup: May 18, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a scoping review of the needs, barriers and facilitators for youth and their families when transitioning through mental health and addiction care.

Fentanyl-Related Deaths Among Youth Soared 30-Fold Between 2013 and 2021

The rate of fentanyl-related deaths among U.S. children and teens increased 30-fold between 2013 and 2021, according to a new study.

Study Funded by U.S. Government Will Evaluate Impact of Overdose Prevention Centers

The National Institute on Drug Abuse will fund a study to evaluate the impact of overdose prevention centers, the Associated Press reports.

Government to Let Doctors Continue Using Telemedicine to Prescribe Controlled Medications

The federal government will permit physicians to continue to use telemedicine to prescribe controlled medications for opioid addiction, anxiety and pain, The Washington Post reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 11, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a study showing a more than 30-fold increase in pediatric fentanyl deaths between 2013 and 2021.

Research News Roundup: May 11, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on the associations between e-cigarette policies and adolescent e-cigarette access and use.

Death Rates Due to Fentanyl Overdose Rose 279% Over Five Years

The rate of overdose deaths due to fentanyl rose by 279% from 2016 to 2021 in the U.S., according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Federal Government Significantly Relaxing Drug Screening Rules to Attract Workers

The federal government is significantly relaxing drug screening rules as agencies struggle to find workers to replace a rapidly aging workforce, The New York Times reports.

Opioid-Exposed Babies Have Shorter Hospital Stays, Need Less Medication With New Care Approach

A new approach called “Eat, Sleep, Console” results in shorter hospital stays and a reduced need for medication in newborns exposed to opioids during pregnancy, CNN reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 4, 2023

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including new CDC data showing that overdose deaths involving fentanyl more than tripled 2016-2021.

Research News Roundup: May 4, 2023

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on how comorbid obesity and tobacco use disorder relate to the risk of addiction and psychiatric conditions.

White House Asks States to Use Medicaid to Fund Addiction Treatment in Jails and Prisons

The Biden administration is calling on states to use Medicaid funds to cover opioid addiction treatment in correctional facilities, The New York Times reports.

Group That Advised Government on Opioid Crisis Response Accepted Millions from Sackler Family

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which advised the White House and Congress on responding to the opioid crisis, accepted $19 million in donations from members of the Sackler family, owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, The New York Times reports.

Rate of Suspected Suicide Attempts by Poisoning in Children and Teens Jumped 30% in 2021

The rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and teens ages 10 to 19 rose 30% in 2021 compared with prepandemic rates, a new study finds.

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