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Police in Ohio Hope to Help People Using Meth by Offering to Test Drugs for Zika

A police department in Ohio is hoping to find and help people who use meth by offering to test their drugs for the Zika virus, CNN reports. Zika cannot be transmitted through drugs, the article notes.

Mussels in Washington State Test Positive for Oxycodone

Mussels in Puget Sound along the northwest coast of Washington have tested positive for the prescription opioid oxycodone, according to the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife.

People Who Know Someone Addicted to Opioids Less Likely to Say Economy is Good

A new report by the Federal Reserve finds people who know someone who has been addicted to opioids are less likely to give the national or local economy a favorable rating.

Postal Service Struggles to Catch Fentanyl Delivered by Mail

The U.S. Postal Service is struggling to catch packages of fentanyl delivered from overseas by mail, NPR reports.

Poison Control Centers Getting More Calls About ADHD Medications

Calls to poison control centers about children’s and teens’ exposure to medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder grew more than 60 percent from 2000 to 2014, according to a new study.

Use of Involuntary Commitment for Drug Addiction is Increasing

Use of involuntary commitment for drug addiction is on the rise, according to the Associated Press.

House Democrats Urge Trump Administration to Lower Price of Naloxone

A group of Democrats in the House is urging the Trump Administration to use federal authority to reduce the price of the opioid overdose antidote naloxone.

Featured News: Methadone Appears Safe and Effective in Treating Fentanyl Addiction: Study

Methadone appears safe and effective in treating people who use fentanyl, suggests a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.

Increase in Drug Overdose Deaths Boosts Number of Organs Available for Transplant

The rise in drug overdose deaths in the United States has resulted in an increased number of organs available for transplant, according to a study published in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine.

Language and Cultural Barriers May Contribute to Rising Latino Overdose Rate

Factors including language and cultural barriers, as well as fear of deportation, may be contributing to the rising drug overdose rate among Latinos in the United States, NPR reports.

Number of Clean-Needle Programs Expands in Appalachian States

The number of programs that provide clean needles to people who inject drugs increased from one to about 50 in Kentucky, North Carolina and West Virginia between 2013 and 2017, HealthDay reports.

Doctors Accepting Drug Company Perks More Likely to Prescribe Opioids: Study

Doctors who accept opioid-related marketing payments are more likely to prescribe opioids, according to a new study.

Among Parents, Cigarette Smoking Declines as Marijuana Use Grows

Marijuana use among parents with children in the home is increasing, while rates of cigarette smoking among this group of parents are declining, a new study finds.

Featured News: Number of Inmates With Meth Addiction Jumps in Rural Jails

The proportion of inmates in jails with a moderate to severe stimulant use disorder—including addiction to methamphetamine—has surged in recent years, a study presented at the recent American Society of Addiction Medicine annual meeting suggests.

States See Rise in “Deaths of Despair” and Gaps in Mental Health Care

Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drug—known as “deaths of despair”—rose in all states from 2005 to 2016, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.

In Era of Opioid Crisis, Congress Reassesses Crack Cocaine Sentencing Laws

As the federal government focuses on combating the opioid crisis, a bipartisan effort to revise sentencing guidelines set during the 1980s crack cocaine era faces an uncertain future, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Study Can’t Answer Whether Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Cut Opioid Use

A review of studies of prescription drug monitoring programs found no consensus on how effective they are in reducing opioid use, CNN reports.

Drug Use by U.S. Workforce Remains at Highest Rate in More Than a Decade

Drug use by the U.S. workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade, driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana, according to a new study.

Colleges See Relatively Few Cases of Opioid Misuse

The opioid epidemic is largely bypassing U.S. colleges, according to Inside Higher Ed.

Fentanyl Now Most Common Drug Involved in Fatal Overdoses

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids have overtaken prescription opioids as the most common drug involved in fatal drug overdoses in the United States, according to a new report.

Regulators Tell E-Liquid Companies to Make Packaging Less Appealing to Kids

The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission has warned companies that make and sell e-cigarette liquids to make their packaging less appealing to children.

Drug Policy Office is Months Late on Delivering Opioid Crisis Strategy Report

The Office of National Drug Control Policy is months late on delivering a congressionally mandated strategy to address the nation’s opioid crisis, according to USA Today.

States Consider Imposing Taxes on Prescription Opioids to Pay for Addiction Treatment

Bills introduced in at least 15 states would impose taxes or fees on prescription painkillers as a way to pay for addiction prevention and treatment.

Increasing Academic Requirements May Reduce Teen Drug and Alcohol Use

New research suggests a link between increased academic requirements and a reduction in teen drug use, drinking and smoking.

FDA Announces Major Crackdown on Vaping Sales to Teenagers

The Food and Drug Administration announced a major crackdown on the vaping industry, particularly on the trendy Juul devices, aimed at curbing sales to young people, The New York Times reports.

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