The Latest News from Our Field

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Policy News Roundup: March 21, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including opioid treatment programs becoming increasingly backed by private equity firms that oppose the expansion of methadone access.

Research News Roundup: March 21, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the neutral correlates of the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment incentive salience factor among individuals with alcohol use disorder.

Naloxone Not Always Easy to Find in Pharmacies

The opioid overdose antidote naloxone, cleared by the Food and Drug Administration last year for over-the-counter sales, is not always easy to find in pharmacies.

Senators Call on Convenience Stores to Remove Unauthorized Vaping Products

Five Senate committee chairs have sent letters to the chief executives of major convenience stores and their wholesalers, calling on them to remove unauthorized vaping products.

Family Groups Advocate for Using “Poisoning” Instead of “Overdose” in Fentanyl Deaths

Families of people whose deaths involved fentanyl are advocating for using the word “poisoning” instead of “overdose,” The New York Times reports.

Policy News Roundup: March 14, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including opioid treatment program rules that make it harder to get treatment and maintain recovery.

Research News Roundup: March 14, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the impact of exposure to e-cigarette advertisements and reviews on the progression of use among young adults in the US.

U.S. Denies Lifesaving Medications to People with Opioid Use Disorder, Investigation Finds

Almost every sector of American society is obstructing use of methadone and buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder, according to a yearlong investigation by STAT.

Marijuana Use of Any Kind Linked to Significantly Higher Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

A new study finds that frequent marijuana use is associated with a significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, CNN reports.

Alcohol-Related Deaths Surged to 488 Per Day During Height of Pandemic: Report

An average of 488 people died per day in the U.S. from excessive alcohol consumption in 2020-21, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Policy News Roundup: March 7, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a yearlong investigation concluding that virtually every sector of society is obstructing use of medications for addiction treatment.

Research News Roundup: March 7, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including an evaluation of system and organizational barriers to substance use treatment in the time of an opioid overdose epidemic.

More Than 40% of Adults in US Say They Know Someone Who Died From an Overdose

A new study finds that 42% of U.S. adults say they personally know at least one person who died from an overdose, CNN reports.

Poison Center Calls About “Magic Mushrooms” Soared Among Youth After Decriminalization

Poison centers in the U.S. reported a large jump in the number of calls related to psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” among teens and young adults after several cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, a new study finds.

Some Veterans’ Groups Urge Justice Department to Ease Federal Marijuana Restrictions

Some veterans' groups are urging the Justice Department to ease federal restrictions on marijuana, six months after the Department of Health and Human Services recommended doing so, NBC News reports.

Policy News Roundup: February 29, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including a study finding that more than 40% of Americans know someone who has died of an overdose.

Research News Roundup: February 29, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the development and initial testing of a digital mindfulness-based intervention for promoting recovery among individuals with substance use disorder.

Latest Wave of Opioid Epidemic Involves Using Multiple Substances: Report

A new report finds the latest wave of the opioid epidemic involves using multiple substances at the same time, combining fentanyl with either methamphetamine or cocaine, according to KFF Health News.

Percentage of Overdose Deaths Linked to Smoking Substances Has Soared

A new report finds the percentage of overdose deaths linked to smoking substances increased almost 74% between 2020 and 2022, while the percentage involving injections fell.

Study Links Increased Access to Prescription Opioids to Rising Suicide Rate

Increased availability of prescription opioids and other medications such as benzodiazepines are linked to an increase in U.S. suicide rates, a new study concludes.

Policy News Roundup: February 22, 2024

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including current and former ONDCP officials voicing concerns with Director Gupta, who they say has created a toxic work environment.

Research News Roundup: February 22, 2024

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including the association between maternal tobacco use during pregnancy and child neurocognitive development.

Reducing Stress in Teens Might Lessen Motivations for Substance Use, Study Suggests

Reducing stress and promoting mental health among teens might lessen motivations for substance use, a new government study suggests.

New Higher-Dose Naloxone Spray Doesn’t Prevent More Fatal Overdoses: Study

A new higher-dose naloxone nasal spray does not prevent more fatal opioid overdoses than the usual lower dose, a new study finds.

Cigar Industry Lobbies Biden Administration to Drop Proposed Ban on Flavored Cigars

The cigar industry is lobbying the Biden administration to drop the proposed ban on flavored cigars, which make up more than half the cigar market, Axios reports. The industry argues the products have wrongly been mixed in with concerns about menthol cigarettes.

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