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The Latest News from Our Field

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.

Policy News Roundup: July 14, 2022

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including federal officials downplaying the 988 mental health hotline launch amid capacity concerns.

Research News Roundup: July 14, 2022

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a nationally representative study examining measures associated with opioid use stigma.

Recreational Marijuana Use Linked with Higher Risk of ER Care and Hospitalization

Recreational marijuana use is linked with an increased risk of emergency room care and hospitalization for any reason, according to new research.

One-Quarter of Parents of 9- and 10-Year-Olds Don’t Have Rules About Substance Use

A new study finds more than 25% of parents of 9- and 10-year-olds say they haven’t made specific rules about substance use for their children.

FDA Pauses Ban on Juul E-Cigarettes While It Conducts Further Review

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is temporarily pausing the order the agency issued last month for Juul to remove its e-cigarettes from the market while it conducts further review, CBS News reports.

Policy News Roundup: July 7, 2022

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the FDA staying Juul's marketing denial order.

Research News Roundup: July 7, 2022

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a systematic review of of interventions targeting multiple substance use behaviors in adolescents.

Fewer Patients Receiving Both Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions

Fewer patients are being prescribed both opioid painkillers and benzodiazepines such as Xanax or Ativan, a new study finds.

Study Finds Increase in Suspected Suicide Attempts by Poisoning Among Kids and Teens

A new study found a 27% increase in suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among U.S. children and teenagers between 2015 and 2020.

Placing Time Limits on Prescriptions for Opioids May Reduce Risk of Misuse

Placing time limits on opioid prescriptions may reduce the risk of misuse, a new study suggests.

Policy News Roundup: June 9, 2022

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including parity remaining lacking for coverage of mental health and addiction services.

Research News Roundup: June 9, 2022

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on adverse childhood experiences and overdose prevention.

43% of Adults Who Need Substance Use or Mental Health Care Didn’t Receive It

A new national survey finds 43% of adults who say they needed substance use or mental health care in the past year did not receive that care, The Hill reports.

Teens and Adults in States with Recreational Marijuana More Likely to Start Use

Once a state legalizes recreational marijuana, residents are more likely to start using it, even those below the legal age of 21, according to a new study.

More Than 1 Billion Meth Tablets Seized in East and Southeast Asia in 2020: Report

More than one billion methamphetamine tablets were seized in East and Southeast Asia last year for the first time, according to a new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Policy News Roundup: June 2, 2022

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a survey finding barriers to care that prevent many from accessing needed services.

Research News Roundup: June 2, 2022

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on use patterns of non-nicotine e-cigarettes among adolescents, young adults and adults in the United States.

2020 Saw Highest Number of Substance-Driven Deaths Ever Recorded in a Single Year

A new report finds almost 187,000 Americans died from alcohol and substances such as synthetic opioids and psychostimulants, as well as suicide, in 2020. This represents a 20% one-year increase in the combined death rate and the highest number of substance-driven deaths ever recorded for a single year.

Study Finds More Teens Vaping Marijuana

An increasing number of teens in the United States are vaping marijuana, according to a new study.

California Legislators Consider Opening Supervised Injection Sites

California legislators are considering a measure to open supervised injection sites, NPR reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 26, 2022

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a report finding the highest ever combined rates of death due to alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2020.

Research News Roundup: May 26, 2022

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on the effectiveness of remote intensive counseling versus outpatient counseling in substance use disorders.

Buprenorphine Prescribed to Less Than Half of Americans Treated for Opioid Addiction

A new study finds buprenorphine is prescribed to fewer than half of Americans treated for opioid addiction.

Overdose Death Rate Among Seniors Doubled Over a Decade: Report

The overdose death rate among adults 65 and older doubled over the course of a decade, according to a new report from UnitedHealth Group.

Researchers Developing Wearable Opioid Overdose Detection Patch

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is funding research to develop a wearable opioid overdose detection patch, HealthDay reports. The patch would be able to deliver the opioid overdose antidote naloxone.
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