10-3-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses May be Linked to Prefilled THC Cartridges

The outbreak of vaping-related lung illnesses may be related to prefilled THC cartridges, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Young man holding and vaping an electronic cigarette, e-cig, ecigarette.

Lung Injuries From Vaping Look Like Toxic Chemical Exposure: Report

Doctors who examined lung tissue from patients suffering from vaping-related lung illnesses report the damage resembles exposure to toxic chemicals.

Johnson & Johnson Announces $20.4 Million Settlement Ahead of Opioid Trial

Johnson & Johnson announced it has reached a $20.4 million settlement with two Ohio counties ahead of a huge federal trial to determine responsibility for the opioid crisis, The Washington Post reports.

NIH Awards $945 Million for Research to Reverse the Opioid Crisis

The National Institutes of Health has announced it has awarded $945 million for research to reverse the opioid crisis.

Judge Rules Supervised Injection Site Does Not Violate Federal Law

A judge ruled Wednesday that a Philadelphia group’s plan to run a supervised drug injection site does not violate federal drug laws, The New York Times reports.