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U.S. Drug Overdoses Rose 18% in Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic

Drug overdoses spiked 18% in the United States in the first two months after pandemic stay-at-home orders began in mid-March, according to a new report.

Pregnant Women Face Barriers to Opioid Addiction Treatment: Study

Pregnant women are about 20% less likely to get an appointment with an addiction treatment provider than non-pregnant women, a new study finds.

New Guidelines Say Men Should Not Have More Than One Alcoholic Drink Daily

New U.S. dietary guidelines recommend that men should not have more than one alcoholic drink daily, The Wall Street Journal reports. Currently, the recommended limit is two drinks a day.

CDC Finds Increase in Substance Use and Mental Health Problems During Pandemic

A new government survey finds many Americans are struggling with mental health conditions and substance use during the pandemic.

Teens Who Get Sips of Alcohol from Parents Have Raised Risk of Binge-Drinking

Teens whose parents allow them sips of alcohol have an increased risk of binge drinking a year later, a new study concludes.

Pandemic May Reduce Risk Factors for Teen Substance Use

The COVID-19 pandemic may be reducing risk factors for youth substance use, according to Linda Richter, Ph.D., Vice President of Prevention Research and Analysis at Partnership to End Addiction.

Vaping Increases Risk of COVID Infection in Teens, Young Adults: Study

Teens and young adults who use e-cigarettes are five to seven times more likely than their non-vaping peers to become infected with COVID-19, a new study suggests.

Children Whose Mothers Used Marijuana in Pregnancy May Have Higher Autism Risk

Children whose mothers used marijuana in pregnancy may have a higher risk of autism, researchers report in Nature Medicine.

Substance Use After Opioid Prescriptions in Youth Lower Than Previously Thought

A new study suggests the risk of teens and young adults developing a substance use disorder after being prescribed opioids is lower than previously thought.

Some Cardiac Arrest Deaths Could Be Triggered by Drug Overdose

One in every six deaths attributed to sudden cardiac arrest in San Francisco may have been triggered by a drug overdose, according to a new study.

Bystanders Can Use Naloxone and Smartphone App to Reverse Heroin Overdose: Study

A new study finds bystanders equipped with the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, along with a smartphone app, can reverse a heroin overdose.

Woman Faces Murder Charges After Her Stillborn Baby Found to Have Meth in System

A California woman is facing murder charges after giving birth to a stillborn baby found to have toxic levels of meth in his system. The Los Angeles Times reports some medical and civil rights groups say the charges set a dangerous precedent.

Critics Say Judges Have Too Much Leeway in Applying Law to Reduce Crack Sentences

Critics of the First Step Act, designed to reduce federal sentences for nonviolent drug offenses, say judges are being given too much leeway in deciding who can be released early, according to The New York Times.

Justice Department Seeks $13 Billion from Purdue Pharma to Resolve Opioid Claims

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking almost $13 billion from OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to resolve investigations of the company, Reuters reports.

Many Cigar Smokers Report They are Smoking More During Pandemic

Many cigar smokers say they have increased their tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an online survey.

FDA Advises Doctors to Discuss Naloxone with Patients Taking Opioid Painkillers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recommending that health care providers discuss the opioid overdose antidote naloxone with patients taking opioids, the Associated Press reports.

Americans Smoking More During Pandemic, Marlboro Maker Says

Americans are smoking more during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to executives at Altria, which manufactures Marlboro cigarettes.

Talk Therapy for PTSD Does Not Increase Relapse Risk in People with Addiction

A new study finds talk therapy for people with post-traumatic stress disorder does not appear to increase the risk of relapse in people with substance use disorders, HealthDay reports.

Alcohol Abuse May Increase Risk of Death in Patients with Arrhythmia

Alcohol abuse may increase the risk of death in patients with abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias, according to a new study presented at a meeting of the American Heart Association.

CBD May Be Effective in Treating Cannabis Use Disorder

Cannabidiol, or CBD, may be useful in treating cannabis use disorder, a new study suggests.

Many Doctors Still Prescribe Large Quantities of Opioids

Doctors and dentists are still prescribing large quantities of opioids, despite government guidelines urging doctors to avoid prescribing the drugs or to minimize their use whenever possible, according to an investigation by NPR.

FDA Prohibits Sale of Disposable Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has told the makers of Puff Bars and other flavored disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquid products that appeal to youth to remove their products from the market.
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Ban of Flavored Cigarettes Resulted in Large Drop in Teen Smoking

The 2009 ban on flavored cigarettes (other than menthol) in the United States led to a large decrease in smoking among teens and young adults, according to a new study.

Study: 29% of Massachusetts Nursing Homes Rejected Patients with History of Drug Use

A new study finds 29% of Massachusetts nursing homes refused to take patients with a history of drug use who needed post-hospital care in 2018.

Illinois City Plans to Pay for Reparations Through Taxes on Marijuana Sales

Evanston, Illinois plans to pay for reparations to its African American residents through tax revenue from newly legalized marijuana sales, ABC News reports.
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