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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.

More Than 20 Percent of High School Students Use E-Cigarettes

More than three million U.S. high school students—20.8 percent—use e-cigarettes, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Naloxone Maker Increased Price of Drug More Than 600 Percent: Senate Report

Naloxone maker Kaleo exploited the opioid crisis by increasing the price of its drug EVZIO by more than 600 percent, according to a Senate subcommittee report.

Federal Judge Rules Man Facing Jail Sentence Cannot be Denied Access to Methadone

A federal judge has ruled that a Massachusetts man facing a jail sentence cannot be denied methadone to treat his opioid addiction.

Meth-Related Hospitalizations Skyrocketing in the United States

Hospitalizations due to methamphetamine use have risen sharply in the United States, NBC News reports.

Juul Will Stop Selling Flavored E-Cigarette Pods to Stores

The e-cigarette company Juul Labs announced this week it will stop selling most of its flavored e-cigarette pods in retail stores, The New York Times reports. The company will also shut down its social media accounts.

FDA Announces Restrictions on Sale of Flavored E-Cigarettes to Teens

The Food and Drug Administration announced new restrictions on sales of flavored e-cigarettes to teens, The New York Times reports.

U.S. Drug-Related Death Rate Highest Among Group of Developed Nations

The United States has the highest rate of drug-related deaths among a group of 13 developed nations, according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Many Pharmacies Don’t Offer Naloxone Without Prescription

A new study finds many pharmacies in California don’t offer the opioid overdose antidote naloxone without a prescription, even though state law has allowed pharmacists to furnish naloxone without a physician’s prescription since 2016.

Ruling on Kratom Expected Soon From FDA

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a final decision soon on the legality of kratom, Business Insider reports.

Newly Approved Opioid 10 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new opioid painkiller that is 10 times stronger than fentanyl, USA Today reports.

Prescription Drugs Including Opioids Responsible for Most Overdose Deaths

A new report from the Drug Enforcement Administration finds controlled prescription drugs, including opioids, are responsible for the largest number of overdose deaths of any illicit drug class since 2001.

Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri Approve Marijuana Measures

Voters in Michigan, Utah and Missouri approved new marijuana measures this week, NPR reports.

E-Cigarette Use Does Not Deter Teens From Smoking Regular Cigarettes: Study

Teens who use e-cigarettes end up smoking regular cigarettes as much as teens who have never vaped, a new study concludes.

Naloxone Remains Chemically Stable Months After Expiration Date

The naloxone brands Narcan and Evzio remain chemically stable after their expiration date, according to a new study.

Crack Cocaine Increasingly Laced With Fentanyl

A Philadelphia hospital is reporting a spike in the number of patients who are being treated in the emergency room for overdoses from crack cocaine laced with fentanyl. Experts say fentanyl is being mixed with a number of drugs, including heroin, cocaine and ketamine.

Some Emergency Rooms Have Begun to Offer Addiction Treatment

Some emergency rooms in Maryland have begun to offer addiction treatment, The Washington Post reports.

Altria Will No Longer Sell Pod-Style E-Cigarette Devices

The tobacco company Altria announced it is pulling its MarkTen and Green Smoke pod-style e-cigarette devices from the market, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Methamphetamine “Back With a Vengeance”: DEA Agent

Methamphetamine use is at an all-time high across the country, according to a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

Teens Who Stop Smoking Marijuana for a Month Improve Their Ability to Learn

A new study finds teens who stop smoking marijuana for a month improve their ability to learn, HealthDay reports.

Trump Signs Law Aimed At Preventing and Treating Opioid Addiction

President Trump on Wednesday signed legislation aimed at preventing and treating opioid addiction, NPR reports.

Number of Opioid Deaths Begin to Level Off

The number of Americans dying from opioid overdoses is beginning to plateau, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar said this week.

Traffic Accidents Rising in States With Legalized Recreational Marijuana

A new study finds traffic accidents are increasing in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, Bloomberg reports.

Opioid Far More Potent Than Fentanyl Nears FDA Approval

A new opioid, Dsuvia, that is far more potent than fentanyl and 500 times stronger than morphine is nearing approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to MarketWatch.

Many Teens Who Use Juul Fail to Recognize Its Addictive Potential

Teens who use Juul brand e-cigarettes often don’t realize their addictive potential, according to a new study by Stanford University researchers.

FDA Investigates Whether E-Cigarette Companies are Illegally Marketing Products

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether e-cigarette companies are marketing their products illegally, according to The Washington Post.
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