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Stores Install Blue Lights in Bathrooms to Discourage Drug Use

Some retailers are installing blue lights in bathrooms to make it more difficult for people to see their veins and inject drugs, the Associated Press reports.

Justice Department Targets “Dark Web” Drug Vendors

The Justice Department announced it has charged more than 35 people with selling drugs on the “dark web.” The New York Times reports this is the first time federal prosecutors have targeted sellers of illegal goods rather than operators of illicit online marketplaces.

Internet Companies Must Do More to Shut Down Illegal Opioid Sales: FDA

This week, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said large Internet companies must do more to prevent illegal online opioid sales, according to The Wall Street Journal.

CDC Stepping Up Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic, New Director Says

The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the agency is increasing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Featured Commentary: More, Better Research Needed on Marijuana’s Effects on Teens and Young Adults

A recent retrospective review published in JAMA Psychiatry demonstrates how little we know about the effects of marijuana use, particularly on teenagers and young adults.

Too Few People Who Survive Opioid Overdose Get Medication-Assisted Treatment

A new study concludes too few people who survive an opioid overdose receive medication-assisted treatment that will reduce the chance of another overdose.

Meth Use is Surging in Communities Already Struggling With Opioid Crisis

Methamphetamine use is surging in communities around the country that are already struggling with the opioid crisis, NPR reports.

42 Percent of Millennials Know Someone Who Has Dealt With Opioid Addiction

A poll of young adults finds 42 percent say they know someone who has dealt with an opioid addiction, according to NBC News.

People Who Survive Opioid Overdose Remain at Increased Risk of Dying

People who survive an opioid overdose remain at increased risk of dying from a variety of causes, including drugs, other medical problems or suicide, according to a new study.

NIH Terminates Study on Alcohol in Light of Questions About Industry Ties

The National Institutes of Health has announced it is ending a study on the benefits and risks of moderate alcohol consumption, in light of questions about industry funding for the study.

Featured News: Reduced Hospitalizations After Recovery Coach Contact in Patients With Substance Use Disorder

People with a substance use disorder (SUD) had lower hospitalizations after working with a recovery coach, a study presented at the recent American Society of Addiction Medicine annual meeting suggests. People with a SUD are almost twice as likely to be readmitted to the hospital compared to those without.

Suicide Rates Increase Across the Country

A new government report finds suicide rates increased across the country between 1999 and 2016. Increases in the suicide rate were seen across age, gender, race and ethnicity, according to The Washington Post.

Increased Opioid Regulation Leads to Growing Illegal Sales Online

Increased regulation of opioids has led to a growing number of sales online, through an underground network of websites known as the “darknet,” Newsweek reports.

New TV Ads Aim to Scare People Away From Trying Opioids

New television ads produced by the nonprofit tobacco control group Truth Initiative aim to scare people away from trying opioids.

Law Enforcement Officials Aggressively Prosecute Crimes Involving Fentanyl

Law enforcement officials at the state and federal level are aggressively prosecuting fentanyl-related crimes, The Washington Post reports.

Dangerous MRSA Infection on the Rise Among People Who Inject Drugs

Infection with the dangerous bacteria MRSA is on the rise among people who inject drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Featured News: Young Adults Willing to Test Drugs for Presence of Fentanyl: Study

Most young adults who use illicit drugs are willing to test them for the presence of fentanyl by using a rapid test strip, a study presented at the recent American Society of Addiction Medicine annual meeting suggests.

One-Fifth of Deaths Among Young American Adults Are Related to Opioids

One-fifth of deaths among young American adults are related to opioids, according to a new study.

High School Seniors Who Use Heroin Also Likely to Misuse Other Drugs

High school seniors who use heroin also commonly use multiple other drugs, according to researchers at New York University. On average, these students use five other drugs.

More Teens Say They Would Try Marijuana Or Use It More Often If It Were Legal

One-fourth of high school seniors in the United States said they would try marijuana or use it more often if the drug were legalized, according to the nationwide Monitoring The Future survey.

Naloxone Recalled Because of Particulate Matter on Syringe Plunger

The opioid overdose antidote naloxone has been recalled by its manufacturer because of loose particulate matter on the syringe plunger, CNN reports.

FDA Commissioner: Tobacco Companies Need to Stop Kids From Vaping

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said this week that tobacco companies need to speed up their efforts to stop kids from using e-cigarettes.

Number of Drivers Who Die While Under the Influence of Drugs Rises

A new study finds the number of drivers fatally injured in automobile accidents who tested positive for one or more substances is rising, according to U.S. News & World Report.

More Colleges Create Addiction Recovery Programs for Students

An increasing number of colleges are creating addiction recovery programs for students, NBC News reports.

Strengthening State Alcohol Policies Can Reduce DUI Deaths: Study

Strengthening state alcohol policies by 10 percent can reduce the odds of alcohol-related motor-vehicle deaths by the same amount, according to a new study.

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