10-17-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Drugs Makers and Distributors in Talks to Settle Opioid Lawsuits for $50 Billion

Three drug distributors and two drug manufacturers are in talks to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits over the companies’ role in the nation’s opioid crisis, Reuters reports.

Public Health Experts Urge Congress to Ban Flavors in Juul and Other Tobacco Products

Public health experts urged Congress this week to pass legislation to ban flavors in all tobacco products, including Juul and other e-cigarettes.

Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family Problems with Drugs or Alcohol

Almost half of American adults say they have been affected by problems with drugs or alcohol in their families, according to a new Gallup poll.

Lung Injuries Tied to E-Cigarettes May Have More Than One Cause, CDC Says

Lung injuries tied to e-cigarettes may have more than one cause, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many different substances and product sources are under investigation, the agency said.

Prudential to Increase Life Insurance Rates for People Who Vape

Insurance company Prudential announced it will classify people who use e-cigarettes as smokers when calculating life insurance rates, CBS News reports. Previously, the company charged smokers more than people who used e-cigarettes.