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

Policy News Roundup: June 17, 2021

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including recommendations for the allocation of opioid litigation funds.

Research News Roundup: June 17, 2021

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the relationship between COVID-19 vaccine willingness and cannabis use histories.
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Young Women Drinking More, Raising Concerns About Their Physical and Mental Health

New research shows women in their teens and early 20s are drinking more, which has negative consequences for their physical and mental health, NPR reports.
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New Strategies Needed to Increase Opioid Addiction Medication Use in People of Color

New strategies are needed to increase the use of medications for treating opioid use disorder in people of color, according to a report in Health Affairs.
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Teen Vaping Rates Declining, Survey Shows

Vaping rates among high school students declined from 27.5% in 2019 to 20% in 2020, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Policy News Roundup: June 10, 2021

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of opioid use disorder.

Research News Roundup: June 10, 2021

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the benefits of digital health resources in supporting women with substance use concerns.
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Statement on President Biden’s FY 2022 Budget Request

Partnership to End Addiction applauds the Biden-Harris Administration for proposing historic investments to address the addiction crisis in the recently released FY 2022 budget proposal.
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Study Finds Few Doctors Prescribe Buprenorphine to Treat Opioid Addiction

A new study finds half of all buprenorphine drug treatments for opioid use disorder are prescribed by only 5% of doctors.
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Ban on Flavored Vaping Products May Have Increased Teens’ Use of Regular Cigarettes

San Francisco’s ban on flavored vaping products may have led to an increase in teens’ use of regular cigarettes, a new study suggests.
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Two Airlines Delay Resuming Alcohol Sales Following Incidents with Unruly Passengers

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines announced they will delay resuming alcohol sales following incidents involving unruly passengers, USA Today reports.

Policy News Roundup: June 3, 2021

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including Purdue Pharma's restructuring proposal.

Research News Roundup: June 3, 2021

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including symptoms of e-cigarette dependence in young adults.
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Featured News: Protecting Young People in the Age of Marijuana Legalization

As more states legalize marijuana, how can parents and policymakers protect young people from the risks marijuana can cause? Partnership to End Addiction CEO Creighton Drury spoke with Kevin Sabet, Ph.D., and Linda Richter, Ph.D., about the issue and possible solutions.
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Biggest Barriers to Substance Use Treatment: Access to In-Network Providers and Cost

A new poll finds the two largest obstacles for adults seeking substance use or mental health services are cost of treatment and availability of in-network providers.
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Fentanyl Deaths in One California County More Than Doubled in 2020

The number of fentanyl deaths in one California county more than doubled in 2020, and those who died were younger, on average, than in the previous two years, KQED reports.

Policy News Roundup: May 27, 2021

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including insurance- and cost-related barriers to health care.

Research News Roundup: May 27, 2021

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including preventive interventions for opioid and other substance use in homeless youth.
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SAMHSA to Distribute $3 Billion for Addiction and Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will distribute $3 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan for addiction and mental health block grants.
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More Americans Than Ever Before Died From Drugs, Alcohol or Suicide in 2019

A new study finds 156,000 Americans died from drugs, alcohol or suicide in 2019 — more than ever before, according to U.S. News & World Report.
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Interactive Text Messaging Program May Help Young Adults Stop Vaping

Young adults who used an interactive text messaging program that encouraged them to stop vaping were up to 40% more likely to quit than their peers who did not participate in the program, a new study finds.

Policy News Roundup: May 20, 2021

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding.

Research News Roundup: May 20, 2021

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including new and emerging opioid overdose risk factors.
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Experts Anticipate Pandemic Will Have Long-Term Impact on Mental Health

Experts anticipate the pandemic will have long-term implications for mental health, STAT reports.
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Extended-Release Buprenorphine Preferred by Patients: Study

A new study finds patients taking the opioid use disorder treatment buprenorphine prefer the extended-release version over the immediate-release version.
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