11-14-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

At Least 2.2 Million U.S. Children Affected by Opioid Crisis: Report

A new report estimates at least 2.2 million children had been affected by the opioid crisis in the United States by 2017.

CDC Finds Likely Cause of Vaping-Related Lung Injuries and Deaths

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vitamin E acetate is the likely cause of recent vaping-related lung injuries and deaths, The Washington Post reports.

Juul Halts Sales of Mint-Flavored Pods in U.S.

E-cigarette maker Juul announced it will stop selling mint-flavored pods. The company already stopped sales of fruit- and dessert-flavored e-cigarettes, HealthDay reports.

Marijuana Use Among Young Adults Increases, While Tobacco Use is Down

Marijuana use among young adults ages 18 to 22 is on the rise, while tobacco use is down, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Rise in Opioid Overdose Deaths in Ohio Linked With Fentanyl and Carfentanil

An increase in law enforcement seizures of fentanyl and carfentanil corresponds with a rise in overdose deaths in Ohio, according to UPI.