We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.
Children who use e-cigarettes are up to three times more likely to use tobacco products in the future, according to a new report by the World Health Organization.
Addiction treatment advocates have concerns about the $26 billion settlement announced last week that ended lawsuits over the opioid crisis, Reuters reports. Advocates say the funds will arrive slowly and could be misspent.
A new study suggests the proportion of cases of schizophrenia associated with cannabis use disorder has increased three- to four-fold during the past two decades.
Hospitals that fail to provide necessary care for substance use disorders in the Emergency Department can face legal liability under federal law, according to a new report.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including racial and ethnic differences in access to medical versus recreational cannabis, and their associations with intentions to use cannabis.
More than 93,000 people in the United States died from a drug overdose in 2020, an increase of almost 30% from the previous year, The Washington Post reports.
View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the longitudinal relationship between adolescent prescription opioid use and adulthood opioid use.
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs agreed to pay North Carolina $40 million to settle a lawsuit that claimed the company’s marketing practices encouraged teenagers to vape, The New York Times reports.
One-quarter of adults with symptoms of depression or anxiety reported needing mental health counseling but were unable to obtain it during the pandemic, according to a new study.
Fifty years after President Richard Nixon declared a “War on Drugs,” harm reduction strategies to prevent overdoses remain controversial in the United States, NPR reports.
The Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Affordable Care Act last week. The 7-2 decision allows the health care law to continue operating, Axios reports.
The illegal drug trade in Europe adapted to travel restrictions and border closures caused by the pandemic by increasing online sales, according to a new report.
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