The Latest News from Our Field

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Policy News Roundup: July 18, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a study revealing that a lack of institutional support prevents physicians from treating addiction.

Research News Roundup: July 18, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study examining young adults' reasons not to drink.

Supreme Court rejects Purdue settlement

The Supreme Court rejected the Purdue opioid settlement plan that would have provided $6 billion to states, localities and victims of the opioid crisis.

Experts: “Fourth Wave” of Opioids Presents Challenge to Preventing Overdoses

A “fourth wave” of the opioid epidemic is being driven by a mix of stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines with fentanyl. The mixture presents a steep challenge to efforts to reduce overdoses, because many people who use stimulants don’t know they are at risk of ingesting opioids and don’t take precautions against overdoses, NPR reports.

Providing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Jails and Prisons Can Reduce Overdoses

Overdose is the leading cause of death among people returning to their communities after being in jail or prison, and providing addiction treatment in these settings could change that, according to two leaders of the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Policy News Roundup: July 11, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the Supreme Court's rejection of the Purdue opioid settlement plan.

Research News Roundup: July 11, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a systematic review of treatment completion rates and correlates among young people accessing substance use treatment.

Anti-Tobacco Groups Criticize FDA’s Decision to OK Four Menthol Vaping Products

Anti-tobacco groups are critical of the Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Friday to authorize four menthol vaping products, the first non-tobacco-flavored e-cigarette products to win the agency’s authorization.

Just 1/3 of Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Offer Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

A new study finds only one-third of mental health facilities offer medication treatment for opioid use disorder, HealthDay reports.

More Than 3 Million People Globally Died From Alcohol, Psychoactive Substance Use in 2019: WHO

A new report from the World Health Organization finds more than 3 million people worldwide died from alcohol or psychoactive substance use in 2019.

Policy News Roundup: June 27, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including the challenges of implementing community strategies to reduce overdoses.

Research News Roundup: June 27, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a focus group study on youth responses to e-cigarette advertising features.

FDA Backpedals on Juul Products Ban

The Food and Drug Administration last week reversed their decision to ban products made by e-cigarette company Juul Labs, The Washington Post reports.

1.4 Million People Experiencing Homelessness Visited the ER Per Year from 2016-2021

Over 1.4 million people experiencing homelessness visited the emergency department (ED) annually between 2016-2021, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

988 Hotline Answer Rates Uneven Across States

Answer rates for the revamped 988 suicide and crisis hotline are still not uniform across the country two years after its launch, Axios reports.

Policy News Roundup: June 13, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including meetings held at the White House to expand naloxone access.

Research News Roundup: June 13, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including findings on the prevalence of co-occurring diagnoses in people exposed to alcohol prenatally.

FDA Panel Votes Against Proposal to Use MDMA as Treatment for PTSD

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday rejected a proposal to use the psychedelic substance MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Associated Press reports.

Survey Finds Almost One-Third of U.S. Adults Know Someone Who Died of Overdose

A new survey finds that almost one in three adult Americans know someone who has died of an overdose, CBS News reports.

States with Legalized Recreational Marijuana Must Implement Strong Protections for Children

States that have legalized recreational marijuana must implement strong protections to ensure that young people are protected from exposure to marijuana and can’t access it, experts from Partnership to End Addiction write in STAT.

Policy News Roundup: June 6, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including an FDA advisory panel's vote that MDMA is not an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Research News Roundup: June 6, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including affective themes related to parenting among mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder.

Frequent Marijuana Use Now More Common Than Similar Alcohol Use Levels in U.S.

More Americans say they use marijuana daily or almost daily than those who drink alcohol at similar levels, according to a new study.

WHO: Tobacco Companies Target Youth Via Social Media, Sports and Music Festivals

A new report from the World Health Organization says tobacco companies continue to actively target young people through social media, sports and music festivals.

Some Communities Push Back on Fentanyl Harm Reduction Efforts

Some communities around the country are pushing back on public health harm reduction initiatives aimed at people who use fentanyl, The Washington Post reports.

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