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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. Sign up here to receive weekly updates straight to your inbox.

Policy News Roundup: February 13, 2025

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including tariffs targeting fentanyl trafficking concerns.

Research News Roundup: February 13, 2025

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the development of a conceptual framework for the use of alternative payment models for substance use disorder prevention.

FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller Designed to Eliminate Risk of Substance Use Disorder

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new non-opioid painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction and overdose, AP reports.

State Regulators Face Challenges in Keeping Harmful Substances Out of Legal Marijuana

State regulators around the country are facing challenges in keeping harmful substances such as pesticides, molds and heavy metals out of the supply of legal marijuana, NPR reports.

Crisis Services Did Not Expand After Launch of 988 Suicide Hotline: Study

A new study finds most community crisis services did not expand after the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, potentially limiting the line’s effectiveness.

Policy News Roundup: February 6, 2025

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including RFK Jr.'s contentious HHS nomination hearings.

Research News Roundup: February 6, 2025

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a review of prospective studies on the association between the age of cannabis use onset and later substance use problems.

Trump Administration Withdraws Proposed Rule to Ban Menthol in Cigarettes

The Trump administration withdrew the proposed rule that would have banned menthol in cigarettes and flavored cigars, CNN reports.

Study Finds Frequent Marijuana Use May Worsen Key Memory Skill

A new study finds more frequent marijuana use damages the brain’s working memory, the ability to retain information for a short period and use it.

Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma Agree to Pay Up To $7.4 Billion in New Opioid Settlement

Purdue Pharma, the company that makes OxyContin, and members of the Sackler family, which owns the company, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new opioid settlement, AP reports.

Policy News Roundup: January 30, 2025

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the new opioid settlement agreement reached with Purdue and the Sacklers.

Research News Roundup: January 30, 2025

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on the impact of marijuana use on brain function.

FDA Approves Sales of Zyn Nicotine Pouches to Help Adult Smokers Quit

The Food and Drug Administration approved the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches to help adult smokers quit or cut back on the number of cigarettes they smoke, AP reports.

Study Finds Ketamine Use Rose 40% in One Year in U.S.

A new study finds ketamine use increased 40% in the United States between 2021 and 2022.

Menthol Cigarette Bans are Undermined by “Menthol Mimics”

“Menthol mimics,” cigarettes that imitate the cooling effect of menthol, are increasingly popular and are undermining menthol cigarette bans, a new study concludes.

Policy News Roundup: January 23, 2025

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including new rules proposed by the DEA on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth.

Research News Roundup: January 23, 2025

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including cannabis use characteristics and associations with problematic use outcomes, quitting-related factors, and mental health among young adults in the United States.

New Federal Report Finds Even Moderate Drinking Can Carry Health Risks

A new federal report has found that even moderate drinking can carry health risks, including cancer, liver disease and injuries, STAT reports.

Biden Administration Formally Proposes Plan to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes

The Biden administration on Wednesday officially proposed a limit on nicotine in cigarettes, CBS News reports.

Texas Consumable Hemp Market is Booming

Sales of consumable hemp in Texas are booming, with more than 7,000 registered consumable hemp retail spots, NPR reports.

Policy News Roundup: January 16, 2025

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the Biden administration's removal of a major barrier to contingency management.

Research News Roundup: January 16, 2025

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a review assessing the delivery of interventions to improve substance use disorder treatment, as measured by the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set.

Surgeon General Calls for Updating Alcohol Labels to Include Risk of Cancer

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for alcoholic beverages to include a warning about an increased risk of cancer, The New York Times reports.

FDA to Consider Approving Novel Nonaddictive Alternative to Opioids for Acute Pain

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will consider a novel drug for acute pain that could be a nonaddictive alternative to opioids, Politico reports.

Researchers Examine How Cannabis Use Affects Road Safety

As legal cannabis use grows, scientists are trying to better understand how it affects road safety, The New York Times reports.
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