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.

Young People Posting to Social Media While High and Regretting it Afterwards is Common

Posting to social media while high and regretting it afterwards is a common problem, a new study suggests.

Meth Seizures Soaring Throughout United States

Methamphetamine seizures are surging throughout the United States, according to federal drug data provided to NPR.

Twitter Suggests People Engage in Blackout Drinking to Celebrate or Cope with Stress

People most often drink until they black out because they are celebrating or coping with stress, an analysis of Twitter suggests.

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Some Kinds of Juul E-Liquids React to Form Irritating Chemicals: Study

Some kinds of liquids used in Juul e-cigarettes react to form chemicals that can irritate people’s airways, a new study suggests.

Scientific Evidence on E-Cigarettes For Quitting Smoking is Inconclusive: WHO

In a new report, the World Health Organization says the scientific evidence on e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids is inconclusive.

New York State Decriminalizes Recreational Marijuana Use

New York state this week decriminalized recreational marijuana use, Reuters reports. Possession of small amounts of marijuana will be punished with fines instead of jail time.

People More Likely to Try Cocaine, Ecstasy, Molly and Marijuana in the Summer

People are more likely to try drugs including cocaine, ecstasy, molly and marijuana in the summer than in any other season, according to a new study.

New Policy Limits Alcohol, Tobacco and Vaping Content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram will limit content about alcohol, tobacco and vaping and restrict sales of those products, CNN reports.

Congress Holds Hearings on Juul’s Role in Youth Nicotine Addiction Epidemic

Congress is holding hearings this week to examine Juul Lab’s role in the youth nicotine addiction epidemic.

Court Filing: Drug Makers and Distributors Didn’t Analyze Suspicious Opioid Orders

A new motion filed in federal court alleges many drug makers and distributors did not implement basic systems to stop suspicious opioid orders, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Percentage of Smokers Trying to Quit Stays the Same

In most states, the percentage of smokers trying to quit stayed the same between 2011 and 2017, according to a new government report.

Deaths From Drug Overdoses Likely Fell for First Time in Almost 30 Years

Drug overdose deaths appear to have fallen for the first time in almost 30 years, according to preliminary figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Death Rates From Opioids Highest in Areas With Most Painkiller Prescriptions

Opioid-related death rates between 2006 and 2012 were highest in rural communities in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia with a disproportionate share of opioid painkiller prescriptions, according to an analysis by The Washington Post.

Number of Children Entering Foster Care Soared Due to Parents’ Substance Use

A new study finds the number of U.S. children entering foster care rose dramatically because of parental substance use between 2000 to 2017, HealthDay reports.

Future of State Opioid Crisis Grants in Question

The future of grants given to states for opioid addiction prevention, treatment and recovery is in question, The New York Times reports.

Anti-Tobacco Group Calls Juul CEO Apology to Parents “Fake”

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids this week criticized an apology to parents by the CEO of e-cigarette maker Juul, calling it “fake.”

Having Family Member with Opioid Prescription Increases Risk of Overdose

Having a family member with an opioid prescription increases a person’s risk of ending up in the emergency room with a drug overdose almost threefold, a new study suggests.

Critics: White House Campaign to Address Opioid Epidemic Needs to be More Diverse

A White House campaign designed to address the opioid epidemic is not diverse enough, critics tell U.S. News & World Report.

Former NBA Player Chris Herren Featured in New Substance Use Prevention Film

Former NBA player Chris Herren is featured in a new substance use prevention education film, The First Day.

Government Officials Disagree on How to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl

Officials within the Trump Administration disagree on the best way to combat illicit fentanyl, Reuters reports.

More Medicare Patients Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

More Medicare patients are receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services.

More Teens are Using Marijuana, While Fewer are Smoking Cigarettes

Marijuana use among teens is on the rise, while fewer teens are smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.

Many Tobacco and E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Check IDs, Study Finds

Many tobacco and e-cigarette retailers ignore a state law requiring them to check IDs for customers who appear to be under age 27, according to a “secret shopper” study in California.

Pediatrics Group Urges Parents to Set Firm Rules Against Teen Drinking

The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging parents to set firm rules against teen drinking, The Washington Post reports.

Products Containing THC Being Packaged as Candy, Federal Prosecutor Warns

Products containing THC—the main psychoactive ingredients in marijuana—are being packaged as candy, according to a federal prosecutor in West Virginia.

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